Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Bengal Government Launches Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign
The Bengal government has ordered a campaign called Har Ghar Tiranga, which means 'the tricolor flag in every home.'
This campaign will run from August 9 to 17.
The goal is to make people feel proud of their country and show unity by displaying the national flag.
The government has given money to each district and municipality to organize events like flag rallies, cycle rallies, and decorating schools with flag-themed art.
They also want people to sing patriotic songs like 'Vande Mataram.'
The previous government did not support this campaign, but this year the central government has asked all states to participate.
The Bengal government is now making sure everyone, including schools, colleges, and local organizations, joins in.
The Bengal government has ordered the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign from August 9 to 17.
The campaign aims to promote patriotism and national unity by displaying the national flag.
Funding of ₹1 lakh per district and ₹50,000 per subdivision has been allocated for the campaign.
Initiatives include Tiranga rallies, cycle rallies, school decorations, building illuminations, rangolis, and mass singing of patriotic songs.
The central government has directed all states to support the Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign.
- Who
- Bengal government, district magistrates, municipal commissioners, citizens
- What
- Har Ghar Tiranga campaign
- When
- August 9 to 17
- Where
- Across the state of Bengal
- Why
- To promote patriotism, strengthen national unity, and encourage citizens to display the national flag
BJP Government
Trinamool Government
Implementation of Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign
BJP Government
The BJP government has instructed district magistrates and municipal commissioners to observe the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign across the state from August 9 to 17 to promote patriotism and national unity.
Trinamool Government
The Trinamool government had questioned the central directive, stating that people do not need mandates to hoist the national flag.
- Campaign Duration
- August 9 to 17
- Funding Allocation
- ₹1 lakh for each district and municipal corporation, ₹50,000 for each subdivision
- Initiatives
- Tiranga rallies, cycle/e-bike rallies, school decorations, building illuminations, rangolis, and mass singing of patriotic songs
- Central Directive
- Union Ministry of Culture directed all states to support the Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign
- Previous Implementation
- The erstwhile government did not implement the programme rolled out in 2022