India National Symbols National Symbols of India INDIAN NATIONAL FLAG INDIAN National Bird INDIAN National Flower INDIAN National Tree INDIAN National Anthem INDIAN National River INDIAN National Calendar INDIAN National Animal INDIAN National Song INDIAN National Fruit INDIAN National Game INDIAN State Emblem INDIAN Currency Symbol INDIAN National Aquatic Animal National Flag of India The National Flag of India is a horizontal tricolour of deep saffron [kesaria] at the top, white in the middle & dark green at the bottom in equal proportion. The ratio of width of the flag to its length is 2 to 3. In the centre of the white band of the Indian National Flag, there is a navy blue wheel which represents the chakra. Its design is that of the wheel which appears on the abacus of the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka. Its diameter comes close to the width of the white band & it has twenty four spokes. The design of the National Flag of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 22 July 1947. Apart from non-statutory instructions issued by the Indian Government from time to time, the display of the National Flag is governed by the provisions of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 (No. 12 of 1950) & the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 (No. 69 of 1971). The Flag Code of India, 2002 is an attempt to bring together all such laws, conventions, practices & instructions for the guidance & benefit of all concerned. The Flag Code of India, 2002, took effect from 26th Jan 2002 & superseded the 'Flag Code-Indias' as it existed. As per the provisions of the Indian Flag Code 2002, there are no restriction on the display of the National Flag by members of general public, private organisations, educational institutions,... etc, except to the extent provided in the Emblems & Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 & the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 & any other law enacted on the subject. The National flag of India is a horizontal tricolor of deep saffron (kesari) at the top, white in the middle & dark green at the bottom in equal proportion. The ratio of width of the flag to its length is 2 to 3. In the centre of the white band is a navy blue wheel which represents the chakra. Its design is that of the wheel which appears on the abacus of the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka. Its diameter approximates to the width of the white band & it has 24 spokes. Mission Flag MISSION INDIAN FLAG History of Indian Tricolor Evolution of the Tricolour Colours of the Flag Flag Code of India The Pledge of Independence Judgement from Kerala High Court Launching "Mission Flag" Mission Flag "Brand Ambassador" Source: National Portal

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