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IntroductiIntroductionon The National flag of

India is a horizontal rectangular tricolour of deep saffron, white and India green; with the Ashok Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in navy blue at its centre. It was adopted in its present form during a

meeting of the Constituent Assembly held on 22 July 1947, when it became the official flag of the Dominion of India. The flag was subsequently retained as that of the Republic of India.

Design and Design and SymbolSymbol Subsequently,

to avoid sectarian associations with the colour scheme, saffron, white and green were chosen for the three bands, representing courage and

sacrifice, peace and truth, and faith and chivalry respectively. A modified version of the Swaraj flag was chosen; the tricolour remremained the same saffron, white and green.

DescriptiDescriptionon As the above

picture of the Indian Flag indicates the overall background is orange (saffron), white and green. The flag of India is also called Tiranga, or Tricolor.

Saffron - a symbol of courageWhite - peace and honesty Blue - vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance & justiceGreen - hope, joy , fertility and love and in many cultures have a sacred significance.

Laws for Laws for FlagFlag There are some law

to use of national flag's that the flag treated with "dignity, loyalty and respect". According to fag Act 1950 the flag never touch earth and water be used as a as a general purpose clothe,

cornerstone etc. Until 2005, the flag could not be used in clothing, uniform or costume. On 2005, the Government of India amended the code, allowing use of the flag as clothing and uniform .

ConclusiConclusionon Usage of the flag is

governed by the Flag Code of India and other laws relating to the national emblems. The original code prohibited use of the flag by private citizens except on national days such as the Independence day and the Republic Day. - Presented by

Saikat Rakshit.