World’s largest Khadi National Flag displayed at Longewala

The world’s largest national flag, made of Khadi fabric was put to display to celebrate the “Army Day” on January 15, 2022. It was displayed at Longewala, along the India – Pakistan Border in Jaisalmer. Longewala was the centre stage of the historic battle of 1971 between India and Pakistan. It will be the fifth public display of the Khadi flag. 70 khadi artisans prepared this flag in 49 days. Its making has created about 3500 man-hours of additional work for Khadi artisans and allied workers.

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Dimension of the flag:

• The Monumental National Flag is 225 feet long and 150 feet wide. It is approximately 1400 kgs in weight.
• 4500 meters of hand-woven, hand-spun, Khadi cotton bunting has been used to make the flag. It covers an area of 33, 750 square feet.
• The Ashok Chakra in the flag has a diameter of 30 feet.

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