TAWANG : The Tawang district administration on Thursday finalised the programme for the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign 2026 and the observance of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day during a coordination meeting held at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall.
The meeting was chaired by Tawang Additional Deputy Commissioner and In-charge Deputy Commissioner Rinchin Leta, who reviewed the preparations and assigned responsibilities to various departments, educational institutions, security agencies, market welfare committees and other stakeholders for the successful conduct of the events.
According to the schedule, a series of patriotic and public participation programmes will be organised across the district from August 12 to 15.
The campaign will begin with the hoisting of the National Flag at every household from August 9. A grand Tiranga Yatra will be organised on August 12 from Buddha Park through Old Market and Nehru Market to the War Memorial, followed by a mass rendition of Vande Mataram.
Around 500 participants, including students of Government Higher Secondary School Tawang, Government Town Secondary School, National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets of Dorjee Khandu Government College, government officials and residents of Tawang township, are expected to participate.
On August 13, a Tiranga Bike and Cycle Rally will be organised from Chamleng, near Tawang Monastery, to the War Memorial via Old and Nehru Markets to promote greater public participation and foster the spirit of patriotism.
As part of the observance of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on August 14, exhibitions highlighting the historical significance and events of the Partition will be organised at Dorjee Khandu Government College, PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Tawang, PM SHRI Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Tawang and Government Higher Secondary School Tawang to sensitise students and the public.
Other activities planned under the campaign include tricolour rangoli competitions in educational institutions, Tiranga-themed illumination and decoration of Old, New, Nehru and Downtown markets, a Tiranga Swachh Abhiyan, Tiranga Sports celebrations on Independence Day, and the nationwide “Selfie with Tiranga” campaign encouraging citizens to upload photographs with the National Flag on the Har Ghar Tiranga portal.
The district administration assigned specific responsibilities to the Education Department, District Urban Development Agency (DUDA), Police Department, NCC, Tawang Cycle Association, Tawang District Football Association, market welfare committees and the District Information and Public Relations Office (DIPRO). Security arrangements will be coordinated by Tawang Superintendent of Police, while refreshments for participants in the Tiranga Yatra and Bike Rally will be arranged by the 190 Mountain Brigade.
The administration appealed to citizens, students, civil society organisations and market associations to actively participate in the campaign and associated events, making the celebrations a fitting tribute to the nation’s freedom fighters and the victims of Partition while promoting patriotism and national unity. (DIPR)
