Archive · 14 Aug 2026
Indian Army Hoists 100-Foot National Flag in Zanskar
Right before India's Independence Day, the Indian Army did something very special.
Soldiers from the 154 Field Regiment put up a huge Indian flag in a town called Padum, in a cold, high mountain area called Zanskar.
The flag is 100 feet tall, which is about as tall as a ten-story building.
It was part of a big campaign called 'Har Ghar Tiranga,' which means 'a flag in every home.'
The army commander raised the flag with the help of local leaders.
Many people came to watch, including police, teachers, and families.
The local leader said the flag makes Zanskar look beautiful and will help visitors find the town.
He also said the flag teaches people about love for their country and about helping others.
The army finished building the flag spot in about a month and a half, which is very fast.
Now, anyone who visits Zanskar will see the giant flag first and feel proud of India.
The Indian Army's 154 Field Regiment hoisted a 100-foot National Flag in Padum, Zanskar, ahead of Independence Day.
The flag was raised under the nation-wide 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign and inaugurated by the regiment's Commanding Officer.
Zanskar's Deputy Commissioner, Shri Omkar Rajendra Gundage, attended the ceremony and praised the project's completion in about a month and a half.
Officials said the flag will serve as a new landmark to boost tourism in Padum and inspire patriotism across Zanskar.
Superintendent of Police Rigzin Sangdup called it a historic day for Zanskar, congratulating the Indian Army on behalf of the Government Degree College of Zanskar.
- Who
- The Indian Army's 154 Field Regiment, along with civil administrators and local residents of Zanskar.
- What
- Hoisted a 100-foot National Flag in Padum under the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign.
- When
- Ahead of India's Independence Day.
- Where
- Padum, Zanskar.
- Why
- To mark Independence Day, promote patriotism, symbolize Army-civilian unity, and boost local tourism.
- Flag height
- 100 feet
- Army unit
- 154 Field Regiment, Indian Army
- Campaign
- Har Ghar Tiranga
- Location
- Padum, Zanskar
- Inaugurated by
- Commanding Officer of 154 Field Regiment
- Attended by
- Deputy Commissioner of Zanskar, Shri Omkar Rajendra Gundage
- Completion time
- About one and a half months
- Purpose
- Patriotism, Independence Day celebration, and tourism boost