Hansraj College became the first college in Delhi University to have hoisted a gigantic Tricolour on a 100-feet tall pole. This has come almost a year after Central University vice-chancellors were told to fly the Tricolour atop a 207-feet mast on all their premises to evoke nationalistic sentiments on campuses.
Former Member of Parliament (MP) and an alumnus of the college, who is the president of Flag Foundation of India (FFOI) Naveen Jindal, unfurled the National Flag on Wednesday, coinciding with the Founder’s Day.
This is the second monumental flag by FFOI in Delhi after the 207-feet monumental flag installed at Central park, Cannaught Place in 2014. The hoisting of monumental flags is part of Flag Foundation of India’s sustained endeavour to inspire young Indians to take pride in displaying the National Flag and instill a sense of patriotism among the citizens.
Speaking at the occasion, Jindal, said, “This is a very special moment for me. Being an alumnus of Hansraj College, I am extremely elated that it is the first college in Delhi University to have installed a monumental Flag. Tiranga belongs to all of us equally. When a person displays his national flag, he rises above political, social or religious affiliations.
The Tiranga unites us in diversity; it is every citizen’s pride. I urge all Indians, especially the youth, to proudly display the Tiranga and show love and respect for our National Flag throughout the year.”
The FFOI has so far installed 52 monumental flagpoles of 100 feet high and 12 monumental flagpoles of 207-feet high across the length and breadth of the country. In all, FFOI has installed 65 monumental flagpoles in India, which is the highest number in the world for a country.
Besides India, there are 13 more countries, which have got such monumental flagpoles. The concept of the Monumental flagpoles in India was conceived and introduced by the founder of the Flag Foundation, Naveen Jindal on January 23, 2009. The first monumental flagpole measuring 207 ft. high was installed at Kaithal, Haryana. Mammoth sized National Flag on such lofty height is known as ‘Monumental Flag’, which is not lowered at the sunset as they are adequately illuminated even during night. This was introduced after a policy decision by the Ministry of Home Affairs on December 23, 2009, which allowed the National Flag to fly day and night on a flagpole of a height of 100 ft. and above with proper illumination.