Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Srinagar Airport Flag: A Symbol of National Pride
Imagine a big, beautiful Indian flag waving high in the sky.
This story is about how this idea came to life.
In 2014, a minister noticed there was no Indian flag at Srinagar airport.
He decided to change that!
He ordered a huge flag be put up, making everyone feel proud to be Indian.
Soon, other airports and even train stations across the country started putting up big flags too.
This reminds everyone about India's unity and the importance of our nation.
Ashok Gajapathi Raju initiated the flag project at Srinagar airport in 2014.
A large national flag was installed at Srinagar Airport on August 15, 2014.
The initiative aimed to boost patriotism and national pride.
Over 75 airports now display large flagpoles.
Indian Railways also adopted the practice at major stations.
- Who
- Ashok Gajapathi Raju, then Union Minister for Civil Aviation, initiated the project.
- What
- Installation of large national flags at airports and railway stations across India.
- When
- Started in 2014.
- Where
- Srinagar Airport and then across India.
- Why
- To boost patriotic spirit and reaffirm national pride, sovereignty, and unity.
- Initiated by
- Ashok Gajapathi Raju
- Location of first flag
- Srinagar Airport
- Year of first installation
- 2014
- Flag size
- 36x24 feet
- Flagpole height
- 105 feet
- Number of airports with flags (approx.)
- 75+