Cabinet Approves Proposal to Use State Finance Commission Funds for Flag Distribution under ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign on the Occasion of Independence Day 2025

On the occasion of Independence Day 2025, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved a proposal to organize the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign in a grand and inclusive manner across the state. Under this decision, funds from the State Finance Commission will be utilized by Urban Local Bodies to make arrangements for flag distribution. The campaign will be held across the state from 2nd August to 15th August 2025.

As part of this special initiative, 60 lakh national flags will be distributed free of cost in urban poor areas. An amount of ₹12.00 crore from the State Finance Commission is being provided to Urban Local Bodies for this purpose. These flags will be produced by Self-Help Groups (SHGs) associated with the State Urban Livelihoods Mission under the Urban Development Department, providing employment to approximately 29,000 women and boosting the local economy.

The primary objective of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign is to foster a deeper sense of patriotism, national unity, and citizen participation. The success of the campaign will be ensured through the active involvement of public representatives, student organizations, civil society groups, and the general public.
Commenting on the initiative, Principal Secretary of the Urban Development Department, Shri Amrit Abhijat, stated: “This campaign is not merely symbolic, but a people’s movement that strengthens the spirit of nation-building through public participation, women empowerment, and cleanliness. Involving self-help groups in the production of flags will not only generate local employment but also fulfill the vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.”

As per government directives, committees will be formed under the chairmanship of the District Magistrate in each district to prepare and implement action plans for the program’s execution.
For effective outreach, the campaign will be promoted widely using digital display boards under the Smart City Mission, social media, IEC activities, flex boards, and other publicity means. Government welfare schemes of both the central and state governments will also be promoted during this campaign.
During the campaign period, special cleanliness drives will be carried out at martyrs’ memorials, historical sites, and other public places. Urban local bodies will organize activities based on the theme “Swachh Nagari – Jhanda Nagari”