SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday decided that all government buildings and offices across the Union Territory shall hoist the National Flag on Independence Day, 2022.
A circular issued by the General Administration Department in this regard reads, “In connection with Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and the commemoration of 75 years of India’s Independence, it has been decided that all government buildings and 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 and Deputy Commissioners should strictly adhere to the above instructions in letter and spirit.