A Paragraph on 'Our National Flag'.

The flag of a nation upholds its identity as an independent nation. Our National Flag is the symbol of our freedom, the aims and ideals of life. The idea of a National Flag was first taken in 1907 in Calcutta. The present shape of our National Flag was adopted on July 22, 1947. Our tri-coloured, rectangular flag has a bright saffron strip at the top. It stands for India's ideal of sacrifice and service. The white band in the middle symbolises truth, purity and peace. The colour green at the bottom represents strength, courage and youth. The ratio of the width of the length of the flag is 2 : 3. There is a blue Chakra in the centre of the flag. It stands for the wheel of life and progress. The flag is hoisted on the days of national importance. It is kept half-mast on the days of national mourning. Our National Flag is very dear to us. It is the lamp of our liberty. We shall keep this lamp ever alight. We shall try to keep the flag ever flying at all costs.