Indian Navy unveils world's largest national flag in Mumbai

IANS IANS Dec 4, 2021 09:41 0

On the occasion of Navy Day 2021, the world's largest national flag was exhibited by Western Naval Command at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, overlooking the iconic Gateway of India. The Tricolour measures 225 feet in length and 150 feet in width, weighs about 1400 kgs and is made of khadi.

Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) Marking the Navy Day 2021, the Indian Navy on Saturday exhibited the world's largest national flag at the Western Naval Command here, opposite the iconic Gateway of India, an official said.

The Indian Tricolour made of khadi, measures 225 in length and 150 feet wide, weighing a staggering 1.40 tonnes (around 1,400 kg).

It was designed and manufactured by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission as part of the 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence.

"As the Indian Navy re-dedicates itself to the service of the nation on Navy Day, it renews its pledge and commitment to protect and promote national interests and serve the people of India through this small but important gesture of exhibiting the monumental national flag," said an official.