Journalism of Courage
Independence Day celebrations in India are incomplete without flag-hoisting -- a practice which has repeatedly happened year-after-year since the night India attained independence. It is a day that reminds us of the sacrifices made by our forefathers to make India an independent nation. As such, to commemorate the event of India's autonomy, flags are hoisted in every corner of the country. In this gallery, we take a look at some tricolours in the making, ahead of India's 75th Independence Day. (Photo: Getty/Thinkstock)
Flags in all shapes and sizes are made in the country, which are then sold to different states where they are used for flag-hoisting. In this photograph, a worker was clicked sorting and stitching a flag in Jamalpur in Ahmedabad. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)
With just four days left for the Independence Day, last minute touches are made to the flags, which are then parcelled and shipped. Another worker was photographed stitching up a huge flag in a factory in Jamalpur in Ahmedabad. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)
Do you know who is the only licensed manufacturer of national flags in India? According to reports, while plastic and miniature flags are made and sold in many parts of India, the real authentic cloth ones are made in a small town in northern Karnataka. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)
The only authorised unit in the country which manufactures and supplies national flags is the Karnataka Khadi and Gramodyoga Samyukta Sangh (Federation) (KKGSSF), which is located in Bengeri village in Dharwad district. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)
Nonetheless, there are other manufacturers, too, who work meticulously and bring the tricolours to life, which are then sold. It is a matter of great pride for them, when the flags get hoisted in schools, housing societies, some educational institutions, etc. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)
As mentioned earlier, some smaller units also prepare and then sell miniature flags, which are mounted on sticks. Photographed here is one Eliyaz Shaikh who, along with her grandchildren has been busy making Indian flags at their residence in Pune. (Express photo by Ashish Kale)
Once ready, these flags will be sold in bulk. (Express photo by Ashish Kale)
As mentioned earlier, the days leading up to Independence Day are marked with people selling and buying the tricolour, in preparation for the main event on August 15, a day in which the flag is unfurled with pride. (Express photo by Amit Mehra)
Flag sellers were photographed near Delhi's ITO Bridge on Thursday. (Express photo by Amit Mehra)
