In a bid to promote display of Tiranga, 108 ft tall Tricolor unfurled at AFMC, in Pune

Pune, May 1: The Flag Foundation of India (FFOI) president Naveen Jindal on Monday unfurled 108 ft tall Tricolor at Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Maharashtra's Pune.

"The Flag Foundation of India (FFOI) continues its mission to promote the display of the Indian National Flag with pride and honour, and to raise awareness about its significance. On the Platinum Jubilee Celebration of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, FFOI dedicated another Monumental Flag, which was dedicated to the nation by Naveen Jindal," the FFOI said in its offcial statement.

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Established on May 1, 1948, AFMC is a renowned medical institution that provides world-class education and training to medical and nursing students. The institution is known for producing the best doctors and nursing staff, not only in peacetime but also during times of war. The Monumental Flag dedication ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Lt Gen. Daljeet Singh, DG-AFMS, Lt Gen. (Retired) D P Vats, Rajya Sabha MP, and Lt Gen. Narendra Kotwal, Commandant of AFMC, Pune, along with other senior distinguished officers of the Indian Army.

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On the occasion Jindal said, "The Indian National Flag symbolizes unity and equality among all citizens of India. The FFOI is committed to promoting the significance of the tricolour and instilling respect for it among the people of the country." "The FFOI is running the Pledge for Tiranga Campaign, I urge you all to visit the website of FFOI and take the pledge and spread the word about the pledge to your close ones. The Pledge says- I take a pledge that I will dedicate myself to the nation and work for the good of my country," he added.