Odisha Launches 'Har Ghar Tiranga' Campaign to Foster National Pride

Odisha's Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Deputy CM Pravati Parida have initiated the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' signature campaign. The drive, aimed at encouraging citizens to hoist the national flag, seeks to promote patriotism and national unity. The campaign will run in every district and educational institution across the state.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, accompanied by Deputy CM Pravati Parida and other key leaders, launched the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' signature campaign at Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar on Monday. The event was also graced by Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan and Minister of Revenue and Disaster Suresh Pujari.

Deputy CM Paravati Parida, speaking to ANI, emphasized that the campaign aims to encourage every household in Odisha to hoist the national flag, known as the Tiranga, as a symbol of pride and loyalty to the country. She highlighted that the initiative would be implemented across all districts under the supervision of collectors, with schools and colleges actively participating.

In a broader context, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also endorsed the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign and called for ministers to actively promote the initiative. The third edition of this campaign, spearheaded by Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, will be celebrated from August 9-15 as part of the Independence Day festivities. Citizens are encouraged to display the Tiranga at their homes and share selfies with the flag on social media, echoing PM Modi's call to make the campaign a mass movement.

(With inputs from agencies.)