Uttarakhand's Highest National Flag in Rudrapur | 04 Oct 2021

Why in News

• On October 2, 2021, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami unveiled the Highest National flag of Uttarakhand at Gandhi Park in Rudrapur.

Key Points

• Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami hoisted the 181 feet high Tricolor by pressing the button with the recitation of Hanuman Chalisa. For this, Rs 28 lakh was spent from the MLA fund.
• This Tricolor Flag has been made by Star Sales Company on behalf of the Rural Works Department in 47 days. For this the material was procured from Kolkata.
• The pillar of this tricolor flag is 51 meters high. The length and width of the flag is 36×54 feet. 100% polyester fabric has been used in its manufacture.