STATE TIMES NEWS
SRINAGAR: The Government on Friday decided that all Government buildings/offices across the Union territory of Jammu & Kashmir including the educational institutions shall hoist the National Flag on Independence Day, 2022.
A circular issued by General Administration Department in this regard reads “In connection with Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and commemoration of 75 years of India’s Independence it has been decided that all Government buildings/offices across the Union territory of Jammu & Kashmir including Universities, Colleges, Schools, Urban Local Body offices, Tehsils, Blocks, Panchayats, Patwar Khanas etc. shall hoist the National Flag on Independence Day, 2022”.
The circular also reads that it has to be ensured that the National Flag is hoisted in an appropriate and befitting manner with due regard to Flag Code, for which the Information Department shall generate awareness amongst all stakeholders.
The circular adds that all the Administrative Secretaries/Divisional Commissioners/Heads of the Departments/ Deputy Commissioners should strictly adhere to above instructions in letter and spirit.
