Largest khadi flag unfurled in Leh

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, October 2

Lieutenant Governor (L-G) RK Mathur today unveiled the world’s largest khadi national flag weighing 1,000 kg in Leh at an Army function to mark Mahatma Gandhi’s 152nd birth anniversary and the 75th year of Independence, officials said.

Fire and Fury Corps organised a historic event at Leh Garrison where the monumental national flag was unfurled by the Ladakh L-G on a hill overlooking the Leh valley.

Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane and GOC-in-C, Northern Command, Lieutenant General YK Joshi among others were present.

The grand ceremony was held to celebrate the 152nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi along with ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, commemorating the 75th anniversary of Independence.

According to officials, it is the largest handwoven and handspun khadi flag ever manufactured in India and it measures 225 feet by 150 feet. The flag is made by Khadi Dyers and Printers based in Mumbai, which is affiliated to the Khadi Village and Industries Commission.