Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said his Government has formed volunteers-based committees to look after all the 500 high-mast tricolours that are being installed on flagpoles across the city under its 'Deshbhakti Budget'.
"Each flag's condition will be monitored, cared for by the respective five-member Tiranga Samman Samiti in Delhi. Tiranga Samman Samiti will report to PWD officials if a flag gets torn, soiled or has any blemish due to dust, storm or pollution. The samiti will ensure that the tricolour is there as per the flag code," Kejriwal said at an event organised to address the volunteers of Tiranga Samman Samiti at the Thyagaraj Stadium. “Under this initiative, the Delhi Government will also ensure that every Delhiite has a Tiranga in their hand,” he said.
“The committees formed to look after the Tirangas will ensure that it complies with the flag code and protocols and if it gets dirty or torn, they will get it fixed immediately. Tiranga is not just a cloth and a pole, but a manifestation of the Bharat Mata,” said Kejriwal.
“I suggest that all Samman Samitis should meet every Sunday at 10 AM and salute the Tiranga while singing the national anthem. All the committees should enroll one thousand young volunteers for Bharat Mata and I will have dinner with every committee that enrolls one thousand volunteers,” said Kejriwal.
“Around 375 'Tiranga Samman Samitis' have been formed for the upkeep of the tricolors, in the coming time their number will be increased to 500. One volunteer shall act as coordinator for each such committee and will share a weekly activity report with the officials,” said Kejriwal.
“About 400 flagpoles have been installed by now, with 200 Tirangas flying high in glory. By 15th August, Delhi will have 500 Tirangas all over the state,” said Kejriwal.