World's Largest Khadi National Flag, Weighing 1,000 Kg, Unveiled In Leh
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The world's largest Khadi national flag, which is 225-feet long and 150-feet wide, has been prepared by the 57 Engineer Regiment of the Indian Army.
The world's largest Khadi national flag was installed in Leh, Ladakh, today on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 152nd birth anniversary. It was inaugurated by Ladakh Lieutenant Governor RK Mathur this morning. It is a moment of great pride for ???????? that on Gandhi ji's Jayanti, the world's largest Khadi Tiranga is unveiled in Leh, Ladakh.I salute this gesture which commemorates Bapu's memory, promotes Indian artisans and also honours the nation.Jai Hind, Jai Bharat! pic.twitter.com/cUQTmnujE9
The tricolor, which is 225-feet long and 150-feet wide, weighs around 1,000 kg. It has been prepared by the 57 Engineer Regiment of the Indian Army, according to national broadcaster Doordarshan, which broadcast the inauguration ceremony.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, while sharing a video on Twitter, said, "It is a moment of great pride for Flag of India that on Gandhi ji's Jayanti, the world's largest Khadi Tiranga is unveiled in Leh, Ladakh. I salute this gesture which commemorates Bapu's memory, promotes Indian artisans and also honours the nation. Jai Hind, Jai Bharat!"
