Guwahati: The World’s largest “Khadi national Flag” was installed in Ladakh on the occasion of 152nd birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
The 225-feet long and 150-feet wide flag was inaugurated by Ladakh Lieutenant Governor RK Mathur today.
As per a national media report, the national flag was weighs around 1000kg and it was prepared by 57 Engineer Regiment of the Indian Army.
Sharing the video on twitter, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya wrote, “It is a moment of great pride for Flag of India that on Gandhi ji’s Jayanti, the world’s largest Khadi Tiranga is unveiled in Leh, Ladakh. I salute this gesture which commemorates Bapu’s memory, promotes Indian artisans and also honours the nation. Jai Hind, Jai Bharat!”
The world’s largest flag was hoisted by the soldiers in Leh, Ladakh which was made by the Khadi and Village Industry Commission (KVIC).