Rajender Prasad, the first President of free India had directed that the Indian national Flag should be only of khadi and accordingly National flag was made out of khadi and given the specification under IS 1 of Indian Standard. Khadi and Village Industries Commission, Ministry of MSME, Government of India is ensuring the production of National flag of all sizes as per IS 1.
As per flag code of India part one general 1.2, the Indian National flag should be made of handspun and hand woven wool/cotton /silk/khadi bunting.
Khadi Bhavan is organising a grand sale of National flags in sizes 2x3, 3x4½, 4x6, 6x9, 8x12 along with sizes for cars and table top. This move has been made to encourage citizen to purchase Khadi BIS approved National flag and celebrate Independence Day and all other national occasions.
All government departments, armed forces, paramilitary forces, education institutions, corporate houses et al. may contact Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan for bulk purchase.