ITANAGAR : Cultural Affairs Minister Dasanglu Pul on Saturday appealed to the people of Arunachal Pradesh to participate wholeheartedly in the fifth edition of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, being observed from August 9 to 17 as part of the celebrations marking the country’s 80th Independence Day.
In her message, Pul said this year’s campaign assumes special significance as the nation is also commemorating 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’, reflecting the enduring ideals of patriotism, unity and freedom.
She said the State Government is committed to ensuring successful implementation of the nationwide campaign across all districts. Deputy Commissioners have been entrusted with coordinating the participation of Heads of Departments, while schools, civil society organisations, community organisations and citizens have been encouraged to actively join the campaign.
Various activities are being organised across the State, including hoisting of the Tricolour at homes, offices and institutions, Tiranga rallies, bike and cycle rallies, public marches, patriotic cultural programmes based on the theme of ‘Vande Mataram’, exhibitions, patriotic rangoli and youth programmes, awareness drives and the ‘Selfie with Tiranga’ digital campaign.
Appealing to youths, students, teachers, government employees, community leaders, artists, entrepreneurs and families to participate with pride and enthusiasm, Pul said, “Let us all hoist our Tiranga with pride, respect and dignity and inspire the younger generation with the values of patriotism, unity, integrity and service to the nation.”
She called upon citizens to make ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ a people’s movement and celebrate the National Flag as a symbol of unity, pride and the collective spirit of the nation.
Director of Art & Culture Ibom Tao informed that Indian flags are being distributed free of cost across all districts. Citizens can also upload their ‘Selfie with Tiranga’ on the official campaign website.
Secretary of Art and Culture Mamata Riba was also present on the occasion.
