DW BUREAU In order to invoking the spirit of patriotism among the people, three lakh national flags will be hoisted on houses, government offices and buildings under 'Har Ghar Tiranga' initiative to mark the 75th Independence Day from August 13 to 15 across district. Chairing a meeting to discuss plan to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in a big way, Deputy Commissioner Surabhi Malik said that three lakh National Flags would be distributed among the people by the administration. She asked the district heads of all the departments to submit department-wise requisitions for National Flags by Friday to the office of ADC (rural development) for collection tricolour for proper distribution. She said that distribution centres would also be set up in the district where a big size flag would be provided to the people at Rs 25, medium size flag for Rs 18 and for 6x9 inch one at Rs 9 in these distribution centres. The Deputy Commissioner asked the officers of panchayat, civic bodies, police, food supply, revenue, industry departments and others to ensure active participation of their staff members under the programme. She directed the officers to take all required measures for success of the programme by encouraging the residents of the district. She appealed to the public and all government employees to participate in the program by hoisting flags on their houses. She said that the Indian government has made some changes in the flag code to allow everyone to hoist the flag on their homes. (editor@dailyworld.in)