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As the nation prepares to celebrate its 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024, the tunes for Har Ghar Tiranga are back, encouraging people to take the national flag home and hoist it. Keeping up with the annual tradition, India will continue the campaign for the third time now, from August 9 to 15 this year.
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Leading the line for this year’s Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a tweet, urging citizens to join in the celebrations. “As this year’s Independence Day approaches, let’s again make #HarGharTiranga a memorable mass movement. I am changing my profile picture, and I urge you all to join me in celebrating our Tricolor by doing the same. And yes, do share your selfies on https://harghartiranga.com,” he wrote.
As this year’s Independence Day approaches, let’s again make #HarGharTiranga a memorable mass movement. I am changing my profile picture and I urge you all to join me in celebrating our Tricolour by doing the same. And yes, do share your selfies on https://t.co/0CtV8SCePz— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 9, 2024
As PM Modi and other political dignitaries encourage people to participate in the campaign, here’s all you need to know about it.
What Is Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign?
Launched in 2022 under the banner of the central government’s Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign was initiated to encourage people to bring the Tiranga home and hoist it to mark the country’s independence. According to the Ministry of Culture, the idea is to invoke a feeling of patriotism in the hearts of people and promote awareness about the national flag.
In the past few years, people have enthusiastically taken part in the campaign, further expanding it by sharing greetings and photographs with the tricolor.
Steps to Download Your Har Ghar Tiranga Certificate
1. Visit the official website at harghartiranga.com.
2. Click on the option to upload a selfie to open a new tab on the screen.
3. Select Next on Click to Participate.
4. For Step 1, enter your name, mobile number, country, and state.
5. Upload your selfie with the tricolor by browsing files or clicking a picture.
6. Grant permission to use the picture.
Note: Before generating the certificate, read the provided pledge carefully: “I swear that I will hoist the Tricolour, respect the spirit of our freedom fighters and brave sons, and dedicate myself to the development and progress of India.”
7. Lastly, click on the Generate Certificate option to complete the process.
How to Participate in Har Ghar Tiranga: A Complete Guide?
Apart from the selfie uploads and pledges, the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign also promotes a wide range of other activities like Tiranga Yatras, rallies, concerts, marathons, tributes, canvas, melas, and others. Additionally, one can digitally display the tricolour at home.
Independence Day 2024: Significance and Celebration Ideas
Independence Day marks the country’s freedom from British colonial rule that lasted over 200 years. After years of struggle, beginning in 1857, Indians finally gained freedom on August 15, 1947, making the nation independent.
To celebrate the occasion, the Prime Minister of India hoists the national flag every year at the Red Fort and addresses the nation. Also, citizens commemorate the same by taking part in flag hoisting, parades, cultural events, and organising patriotic programs in educational institutes.
FAQs On Har Ghar Tiranga & Independence Day 2024
What is the theme of Independence Day 2024?
As India observes 78th Independence Day, the theme for this year has been focused on Viksit Bharat of Developed India.
Is it the 77th or 78th Independence Day in 2024?
As the starting point is considered to be August 15, 1947, it will be the 78th Independence Day. Hence, this year, India completes 77 years of independence, stepping into the 78th year.
What is the motive behind Har Ghar Tiranga?
The campaign aims to foster patriotism and national pride among citizens.
What are the guidelines for Har Ghar Tiranga?
People can click selfies with the tricolour and upload them to the website. Likewise, they can also post selfies and digitally display them at home.
Who launched Har Ghar Tiranga?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi started by the Union Ministry of Culture as a part of Centre’s Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
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