Assam Khadi artisans working day and night making national flags for 'Har Ghar Tiranga'

Guwahati, Jul 21: To mark the celebration of 75 years of Independence and ahead of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' programme to celebrate the 75th Independence Day of India, the artisans of Assam Khadi and Village Industries Board (AKVIB) in Guwahati are busy making the tricolour flags.

 

 

 

 

According to the Assam Khadi and Village Industries Board (AKVIB), the artisans have targeted to produce at least 5 lakh pieces of the national flags ahead of this year's Independence Day celebration. Rakhi Choudhury, an officer of Assam Khadi and Village Industries Board said, "This year they have targeted to make at least 5 lakh pieces of national flags".

 

 

 

 

 

Rakhi Choudhury said, "Comparing to the previous year, this year's target is more. Last year we made 2-2.5 lakh national flags. But this time, the government has given us a target to make 5 lakh flags. This year, our work started in February,." Urkhao Gwra Brahma, Assam Handloom and Textile Minister said, "The Assam government will buy at least 50 lakh national flags from the centre."

 

He further said, "The Assam government has decided to bring maximum flags from the centre, at least 50 lakh flags will be purchased from the Government of India. After buying all these things, the flags will be sold out to all families at the cheapest rate. Free distribution is not our agenda, selling all flags at the cheapest rate that is affordable for all the poorest families. Thing is that nationalism and patriotism."