Archive · 13 Dec 2025
105-ft tricolour to be erected in Poonch border village
In a border village called Bandichechiyan in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, the Army is building a very tall national flag that is 105 feet high.
The foundation stone for this flag was laid by a general named Maj Gen Kaushik Mukherjee.
This flag is meant to show national pride and honor the people who have protected the country.
It will also be a place where people can feel patriotic and where tourism can grow.
The flag will be officially opened on Republic Day.
Along with building the flag, there is a month-long plan to bring the community together and make the area better for everyone.
A 105-ft national flag will be erected in Bandichechiyan village, Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir.
The foundation stone was laid by Maj Gen Kaushik Mukherjee, General Officer Commanding, Ace of Spades Division.
The flag aims to symbolize national pride, unity, and resilience in the border region.
The inauguration is scheduled for the upcoming Republic Day.
A month-long social initiative was launched alongside the foundation stone-laying ceremony to strengthen community bonds.
- Who
- Maj Gen Kaushik Mukherjee, local villagers, community representatives, civil dignitaries, and Army personnel
- What
- Laying the foundation stone for a 105-ft national flag
- When
- December 13, 2023 (foundation stone laid); upcoming Republic Day (inauguration)
- Where
- Banwat View Point in Bandichechiyan village, Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To symbolize national pride, unity, and resilience, and to strengthen community bonds
- Location
- Bandichechiyan village, Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Height of the flag
- 105 feet
- Foundation stone laid by
- Maj Gen Kaushik Mukherjee
- Inauguration date
- Upcoming Republic Day
- Significance
- Symbol of national pride, unity, and resilience
- Initiative
- Month-long social initiative to strengthen community bonds
- Participants
- Local villagers, community representatives, civil dignitaries, and Army personnel