DIMAPUR — Office of the District Sports Officer (DSO), Kohima, on Tuesday organised the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ rally from IG Stadium to High School Junction in Kohima.
The ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign is an initiative aimed at encouraging citizens to bring the Indian national flag (Tiranga) into their homes, thus fostering a personal connection with the symbol of the nation.
The rally, which saw the participation of 200 students and sports enthusiasts, was organised as part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations, marking India's 78th years of independence, stated a DIPR report.
Zhopovi Zecho, DSO) stated that the campaign's goal was to deepen citizens' commitment to nation-building and promoting awareness on the importance of the national flag.
“This campaign is not just about displaying the flag; it’s about invoking a sense of patriotism and pride in every citizen,” Zecho said adding, “It’s a reminder of our collective responsibility towards the nation and the values that the Tiranga represents.”
In another programme, the deputy commissioner of Niuland, Sara S Jamir, flagged-off the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ rally in Niuland town on Tuesday.
The rally began from DC office and culminated at Traffic Point in Niuland town.
The Medziphema district administration and 7th Assam Rifle also organised a walkathon to encourage hoisting of the national flag in every home under ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign in Medziphema sub-division on Tuesday.
The walkathon was flagged off by the ADC Medziphema, P James Swu, from Medziphema local ground, a DIPR report stated. The walkathon was led by the ADC and Lt. Col. Anthony of the 7th AR Battalion.
It stated that all the town councilors, volunteers, representatives from schools, offices, dobashis and 7th Assam Rifles personnel participated in the walkathon.
As part of ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ or ‘Plant for Mother’ campaign, a mass social work-cum-plantation drive was also conducted in Medziphema sub- división in view of the upcoming Independence Day.
All the government departments (both state and central), educational institutions, NGOs, wards and the general public participated in the social work by cleaning all streets, market areas and surroundings.
Forest range officers of Medziphema and Piphema distributed free saplings of various species and around 1000 saplings including medicinal plants, fruit trees and flowering trees were planted.