A flag is a piece of colored fabric or material that is used as a symbol, or for sending a signal. Some flags are used only for decoration. Usually, flags are messages from a person or a group of people.
Flags are an important part of the identity of a country. They are a symbolic representation of the country and its ideals. Flags aim to unite the people and act as an icon of the nation. The flags of countries are treated with respect.
Countries usually design their flag with certain colors or shapes to stand for specific meaning.
The National Flag of India has got immense importance. The national flag of free India was first adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 22 July 1947. It
epitomizes its civilization and culture, heritage and freedom. The Indian national flag is a tricolor rectangular panel of equal width. The color of the top panel in saffron and of the bottom panel is green; the middle panel is white. In the centre there is the design of Ashoka Chakra in navy blue colour. Saffron colour denotes courage and sacrifice, white denotes purity, the path of truth to guide our conduct and the green denotes prosperity. Ashoka Chakra in the centre of the panel with 24 spokes is the wheel of the law of Dharma; it denotes progress. The size of the flag is in the ratio of 3:2 (three parts long and two parts wide). The national flag shall be used only on such occasions and in such manner as in accordance with the rules framed by the Government.
Guidelines to be strictly followed with regard to our National Flag.
1. Shall not be used for commercial purposes in violation of the Emblem and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950. |
2. Shall not be dipped in salute to any person or thing |
3. Shall not be flown at half-mast except on occasions on which the Flag is flown at half-mast on public buildings in accordance with the instructions issued by the Government. |
4. Shall not be used as a drapery in any form whatsoever, including private funerals. |
5. Shall not be used as a portion of costume or uniform of any description nor shall it be embroidered or printed upon cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins or any dress material |
6. Shall not have any form of lettering put upon it. |
7. Shall not be used as a receptacle for receiving, delivering, holding or carrying anything: provided that there shall be no objection to keeping flower petals inside the Flag before it is unfurled as part of celebrations on special occasions and on National Days like the Republic Day and the Independence Day. |
8. Shall not be used to cover a speaker’s desk nor shall it be draped over a speakers platform. |
9. Shall not be intentionally allowed to touch the ground or the floor or trail in water. |
10. Shall not be draped over the hood, top, sides or back of a vehicle, train, boat or an aircraft. |
11. Shall not be used as a covering for a building. |
12. Shall not be intentionally displayed with the “saffron” down; and. |
13. When used on occasions like unveiling of a statue, the Flag shall be displayed distinctly and separately and it shall not be used as a covering for the statue or monument. |
A member of public, a private organization or an educational institution may hoist/display the National Flag on all days and occasions, ceremonial or otherwise. Consistent with the dignity and honour of the National Flag-
1. Whenever the National Flag is displayed, it should occupy the position of honour and should be distinctly placed. |
2. A damaged or disheveled Flag should not be displayed |
3. The Flag should not be flown from a single masthead simultaneously with any other flag or flags. |
4. The Flag should not be flown on any vehicle except in accordance with the provisions contained in Section 8 of part 3 of this code. |
5. When the Flag is displayed on a speaker’s platform, it should be flown on the speakers right as he faces the audience or flat against the wall, above and behind the speaker. |
6. When the Flag is displayed flat and horizontal on a wall, the saffron band should be upper most and when displayed vertically, the saffron band shall be on the right with reference to the Flag (i.e. left to the person facing the Flag). |
7. No other Flag or bunting should be placed higher than or above or side by side with the National Flag; nor should any object including flowers or garlands or emblem be placed on or above the Flag-mast from which the Flag is flown. |
8. The Flag should not be used as a festoon, rosette or bunting or in any other manner for decoration. |
9. The Flag made of paper may be waved by public on occasions of important national, cultural and sports events. However, such paper Flags should not be discarded or thrown on the ground after the event. As far as possible, it should be disposed off in private consistent with the dignity of the Flag. |
10. Where the Flag is displayed in open, it should, as far as possible, be flown from sunrise to sunset, irrespective of weather conditions. |
11. The Flag should not be displayed or fastened in any manner as may damage it, and |
12. When the Flag is in a damaged or soiled condition, it shall be destroyed as a whole in private, preferably by burning or by any other method consistent with the dignity of the Flag. |
When displayed in a straight line with flags of other countries, the National Flag shall be on the extreme right; i.e. if an observer were to stand in the center of the row of the flags facing the audience, the National Flag should be to his extreme right. The position is illustrated in the diagram.
The Bharat Scouts and Guides flag is deep sky blue in colour. The Emblem of the Bharat Scouts and Guides is FLEUR-DE-LIS superimposed by the TREFOIL with the Ashok Chakra in the Centre of the Trefoil. The FLUER-DE-LIS symbolizes the Scout Wing and TREFOIL symbolizes Guide Wing. Ashok Chakra symbolizes India and Horizontal band symbolizes World brother/sisterhood. The Emblem is in yellow colour and Ashoka Chakra in blue colour.
The size of the Association flag is 180 cms in length and 120 cms in width. The size of the emblem is 45 cms X 30 cms.
The size of the Unit/Group flag is 120 cms in length and 80 cms in width. The
name of the Unit/Group shall be written in yellow colour in a straight line below the emblem. The Bharat Scouts and Guides flag shall be dipped to the President of the Indian Republic. It may be dipped to the President or the Chief National Commissioner of the Bharat Scouts and Guides.
The World Scout Flag is purple in colour and consists of the World Scout Badge in white encircled by a white cord, the ends of which are tied with a reef knot, set of purple background. The size of the flag is in the ratio of 3:2. It was adopted in 1961, Lisbon World Conference.
The three leaves represent the three-fold promise as originally laid down by the Founder. The vein pointing upward represents the compass needle pointing the way. The two stars represent the Promise and the Law and symbolized the knowledge and truth. The outer circle represents our worldwide Association.
The World Guide Flag consists of the golden trefoil on a bright blue background. It was adopted by the 6th World Conference in 1930, following a suggestion of South Africa. The design was prepared by FROKH KARIAAS of Norway. At the 80th World Community meeting held in March, 1991 it was agreed to adopt a new WORLD TREFOIL and WORLD FLAG.
The World Guide Flag consists of the Golden World Trefoil on the left upper corner on the bright blue field. The three leaves represent the three-fold promise originally laid down by the Founder. The Flame represents the love for humanity. The vein pointing upwards represents the compass needle pointing the way. The two stars represent the Promise and Law. The outer circle
represents our world-wide association. The golden yellow Trefoil on a bright blue background represents the sun shining over the children of the world. A blaze of White on the lower right-hand corner represents the peace that Girl Guides and Girl Scouts are striving to achieve. The white blaze is crowned by three golden squares symbolic of the three golden squares symbolic of the three-fold promise. The size of the flag will be in the ration 3:2.
The World Scout or the World Guide flag may be used on appropriate occasions and when used they shall fly at lower level than the National Flag at its left at higher level than the Bharat Scouts and Guides flag at its right.
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