As the country is preparing to celebrate the 75 years of Independence, the Government of India has launched the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. As a part of the campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to Indians to participate by displaying the National Flag in every home from August 13 to 15.

The recent amendments made by the Government of India allowed the display of the national flag both day and night, only if it is displayed in the open or in the house of a member of the public.

Here are some dos and don’ts regarding the display of the National Flag at home.

The Tricolour on display should occupy the position of honour and should be distinctly placed. A damaged or dishevelled flag should never be displayed. The National Flag should always be in perfect condition.

The Tricolour should never be displayed inverted, which means the saffron band should never be at the bottom. The national flag should not be dipped in salute to any person or thing. No other flag or bunting should be placed higher than or above or side by side with the National Flag.

No object, including flowers, garlands, or emblems, should be placed on or above the flag mast. The National Flag should not be used as a festoon, rosette, bunting, or in any other way for decoration. The National Flag should not touch the ground or the floor or trail in the water under any circumstance or condition. There should be no lettering on the flag. The tricolour must never be used as a means of drapery of any kind, including in private funerals. It should never be used to deliver, wrap, or receive things.

There are rules for disposing the National Flag. The damaged or weathered national flag must be disposed of as a whole in private. It can be done by either burning or any other method that gives due regard to its dignity.