Guwahati, Aug 9 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), as part of the nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, will undertake a series of awareness and outreach activities at railway stations, offices and other establishments to spread the message of patriotism and encourage greater participation in the campaign, officials said on Sunday.
NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that the NFR will observe the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign from Sunday to August 17 in line with the initiative of the Union government to encourage citizens to hoist the National Flag at their homes and foster a personal and emotional connection with the Tiranga.
The ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign was launched by the Union government in 2022 under the aegis of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, with the objective of inspiring citizens to participate in the celebration of the spirit of patriotism and national unity by proudly displaying the National Flag at their homes.
Sharma said that every year, NFR observes the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign with great enthusiasm, promoting the spirit of patriotism and encouraging active public participation.
Continuing this tradition, NFR will once again observe the campaign this year, across its jurisdiction, he added.
The CPRO said that the railway officials and employees will be encouraged to actively participate in the campaign and inspire their families as well as members of the public to proudly hoist the National Flag at their homes during the campaign period.
Flag hoisting ceremonies will be organised at railway offices and establishments, while prominent railway stations and other important railway premises will be illuminated in the colours of the Tiranga as a mark of national pride.
Sharma said that instrumental renditions of the National Song “Vande Mataram” will be played through the Public Address System at major railway stations, and suitable patriotic programmes will be organised to foster the spirit of unity and nationalism.
Officers, employees and members of the public will also be encouraged to upload their “Selfie with Tiranga” as a symbol of their participation in the nationwide campaign.
These initiatives aim to strengthen the spirit of patriotism, national pride and unity while encouraging everyone to celebrate the Tiranga with respect, dignity and pride, the official noted.
Sharma said that the campaign aims to strengthen the spirit of patriotism, national pride and unity among citizens and encourage everyone to celebrate the Tiranga with respect and pride.
–IANS
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