Flag Foundation of India

1857 में, जब कोई बड़ा आंदोलन शुरू भी नहीं हुआ था, एक सिपाही ने विरोध करने का साहस दिखाया। मंगल पांडे, ईस्ट इंडिया कंपनी की सेना में एक सिपाही थे। कारतूसों को लेकर बढ़ते असंतोष ने सैनिकों की आस्था और सम्मान दोनों को ठेस पहुंचाई। 29 मार्च 1857 को, बैरकपुर में उन्होंने अंग्रेज़ अधिकारियों के खिलाफ खुलकर विद्रोह किया और अपने साथियों को भी उठ खड़े होने के लिए पुकारा। जब कई लोग हिचकिचा रहे थे, तब वे अकेले खड़े रहे। उन्हें गिरफ्तार कर 8 अप्रैल 1857 को फांसी दे दी गई, लेकिन उनका यह कदम 1857 के संग्राम की शुरुआती चिंगारियों में से एक बन गया। फ्लैग फाउंडेशन ऑफ इंडिया मंगल पांडे को नमन करता है, जिनकी हिम्मत ने आज़ादी की राह को दिशा दी। #FFOI

The Flag Foundation of India has launched India’s first National Flag Recycling Initiative to ensure our flag is treated with dignity, even after use. Every year, crores of our National Flag are proudly displayed across the country, but when the celebrations end, where do they go? A worn or damaged flag still deserves respect. Now, you can ensure it is respectfully retired and responsibly recycled. Because honouring the flag isn’t just for the moment, it’s for its entire journey. If you have an old or damaged Tiranga, send it to the following address for responsible recycling: Centre for Recycling Village Balana, Near N C Medical College Israna, Panipat Haryana - 132145 Let us honour the Tiranga till the very end. #FFOI #RenewThePride

The Tiranga belongs to every Indian. Recognised by the Supreme Court as an expression of our freedom of speech and expression, displaying the National Flag is both a right and a responsibility we proudly carry. A thought by Shri Naveen Jindal on the pride and responsibility the Tiranga represents for every Indian. #FFOI #NaveenJindal

23 March reminds us of the day when three young revolutionaries chose the nation over their own lives. Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were executed on this day. They were young revolutionaries who stood firmly against British rule and challenged it fearlessly. They avenged the death of Lala Lajpat Rai and raised their voice in the Central Legislative Assembly to make their call for freedom impossible to ignore. They did not step back or ask for mercy. In their early twenties, they chose the country over their own lives. The Flag Foundation of India salutes their courage and the conviction with which they stood for India’s freedom. #FFOI #martyrsday

Two years ago, thousands came together to create history for the Tiranga. In collaboration with O. P. Jindal Global University, the Flag Foundation of India brought together 7,368 participants to form the largest human waving national flag, a moment officially recognised by Guinness World Records. Even today, this achievement stands as a powerful reminder of how the Tiranga continues to unite millions of Indians in pride and purpose. #FFOI #guinnessworldrecords

On 12 March 1930, Mahatma Gandhi began the historic Dandi March from Sabarmati Ashram. What began as a 24-day, 240-mile walk to challenge the British salt law soon grew into a nationwide movement of civil disobedience. When Gandhi reached Dandi and lifted a handful of salt, it was more than a symbolic act. It awakened a nation and inspired millions to stand up against colonial rule. Nearly 60,000 Indians were arrested, but the spirit of resistance had already spread across the country. 96 years later, the Dandi March still reminds us that even the simplest act of courage can inspire a nation to stand for its freedom. #FFOI #DandiMarch

Different voices. Different journeys. One Tiranga. From the battlefield to the playing field, from citizens to constitutional leaders, each story reveals what the Tiranga truly means. It is not just a piece of cloth. It is our identity, our sacrifice and our pride. More than a flag. It is the heartbeat of 1.4 billion Indians. #FFOI #23rdJanuary

हमारे अध्यक्ष श्री नवीन जिंदल जी को जन्मदिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। एक समय ऐसा भी था जब तिरंगा हर हिंदुस्तानी के दिल में तो था, लेकिन हर घर तक नहीं पहुँच पाया था। आपके प्रयासों और दृढ़ संकल्प ने इस सोच को बदल दिया। आज तिरंगा हर घर में लहराता है और हर भारतीय के गर्व की पहचान बन चुका है। तिरंगे को हर भारतीय का बनाने की इस यात्रा में आपके योगदान को नमन। आप यूँ ही तिरंगे की गरिमा और राष्ट्र के गर्व को नई ऊँचाइयों तक पहुँचाते रहें।

Team India has brought the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup home, adding another glorious chapter to India’s sporting legacy. With this victory, India secures its third T20 World Cup title and becomes the first team to successfully defend the championship. Moments like these remind us what it means to stand together as one nation. As celebrations echoed across the country, the Tiranga once again became the symbol of a billion dreams, pride, and unity. Congratulations to Team India for a victory that has made every Indian proud. #FFOI #T20WorldCup2026

Lt Gen Ajay Ramdev, SM, DG IT, and Maj Gen Ashim Kohli, SM (Retd), CEO, @FFOIndia hoisted a majestic 72-ft 🇮🇳National Flag, established by #DSCCentre in collaboration with the Flag Foundation of India. In the presence of #IndianArmy Officers, Veterans, @TheKeralaPolice personnel, Civil dignitaries, NCC cadets, School Children and families — the ceremony reflected unity, pride in our Tricolour and strong Military–Civil synergy. #MilitaryCivilFusion @adgpi @IaSouthern @SpokespersonMoD

On the proud occasion of hoisting the Tiranga at Kannur, this historic garrison in North Kerala marks an important moment in its long tradition of serving the nation. Known as the “City of Looms and Lores,” Kannur reflects a rich blend of cultural heritage, traditional crafts, and a history filled with courage and resilience. Home to the Defence Security Corps Centre since 1961, the station has played a key role in protecting important defence establishments while also supporting humanitarian and disaster relief efforts. With the National Flag now standing tall over this historic station, Kannur continues to strengthen its commitment to duty, honour, and service to the nation. #FFOI #Tiranga

The Tiranga Recycling Initiative is our commitment towards honouring every Tricolour by responsibly recycling worn and damaged flags into renewed symbols of pride. If your Tiranga is worn out or damaged, please send it to our authorised centre for respectful recycling: Centre for Recycling Village Balana, Near N C Medical College Israna, Panipat Haryana - 132145

Imagine being the most powerful man in India, yet choosing to live like a monk. His journey began not in a palace, but in a classroom, where a professor once wrote that the examinee was better than the examiner. With a brilliant legal career ahead of him, he chose sacrifice over success. He gave up luxury, wore simple khadi, and stood beside Mahatma Gandhi in the freedom struggle. As India’s first President, he reduced his own salary because he believed true leadership is defined by character, not comfort. On his death anniversary, we honour Dr. Rajendra Prasad, scholar, statesman, and the gentle strength behind a young Republic India.

Every time the Tiranga rises, it reminds us of pride, identity, and belonging. Yet for years, raising it was restricted. In February, a few defining moments began to change that. What started at one factory, became a turning point that ensured every Indian could honour and raise the national flag without restriction. These are the February Files. The moments that brought the Tiranga closer to Indians. 🇮🇳

The silence of the night gave way to the roar of Mirage 2000s. It was not just the sound of aircraft. It was the resolve of a nation that would not stay silent. The Balakot Air Strike marked a defining moment of national honour. Our pilots carried more than a mission. They carried the trust of 1.4 billion Indians and the dignity of the Tiranga close to their hearts. The Flag Foundation of India salutes the Guardians of our skies.

The Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan Yatra reached Kurukshetra as part of the commemoration of 200 years of the Regiment of Artillery. At a felicitation ceremony at Kurukshetra University, the President of the Flag Foundation of India, Mr Naveen Jindal, honoured Kargil War veterans, Veer Naris, and senior serving and retired military officers for their courage and dedicated service to the nation. Flagged off from Dwarka on 3 February, the yatra is led by the Indian Army’s Regiment of Artillery in collaboration with the Indian Navy and the Border Security Force, and will conclude at the National War Museum in Delhi. During the ceremony, Mr Naveen Jindal emphasised the importance of upholding the dignity of the Tiranga and encouraged responsible recycling of the National Flag in accordance with the Flag Code of India. The Tiranga stands tall because of the courage of those who defend it.

Dr. C. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University traces the journey of our flag from a symbol of the independence struggle to a "democratic aspiration" that belongs to every Indian. He highlights the significant role of Shri Naveen Jindal, whom he describes as a "Flag Satyagrahi." As a visionary leader, he fought for over a decade to ensure the National Flag is accessible to all, regardless of position or power. Let us celebrate the legacy that allows every ordinary Indian to display their national identity with dignity and a deep sense of responsibility.