Archive · 2 Aug 2026
PM Modi Pays Tribute to Pingali Venkayya on 150th Birthday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the 150th birthday of Pingali Venkayya in New Delhi.
Venkayya was a freedom fighter who first designed India’s flag.
He also taught, wrote books, studied geology, and worked in education.
Modi spoke about how Venkayya helped shape the country’s identity.
The event was a tribute to his lasting legacy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Pingali Venkayya on his 150th birth anniversary.
Venkayya designed the first version of India’s national flag.
He was also a lecturer, author, geologist, and educationalist.
The tribute took place in New Delhi on August 2, 2024.
Venkayya’s contributions are remembered for shaping India’s national identity.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Paid tribute to Pingali Venkayya
- When
- August 2, 2024
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To honor Venkayya's role in designing India's national flag
- Person honored
- Pingali Venkayya
- Event
- 150th birth anniversary tribute
- Location
- New Delhi
- Date
- August 2, 2024
- Role
- Designer of national flag