The Indian Army on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a 105-foot-tall national flag at Banwat View Point in Bandichechiyan village, a border village of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said. The inauguration of the national flag is scheduled for the upcoming Republic Day.
The foundation stone-laying ceremony also marked the launch of a month-long social initiative aimed at strengthening community bonds through collective participation, shared responsibility and a common vision for a brighter future. The area should emerge as a centre that evokes patriotic feeling, while also contributing to tourism, reinforcing local cultural identity. The Tricolour at Banwat View Point will be a symbol of national pride, unity and national spirit in areas close to the Line of Control, a defence spokesperson told the press.
General Officer Commanding, Ace of Spades Division, Maj Gen Kaushik Mukherjee laid the foundation stone for the national flag in Bandichechiyan village, news agency PTI quoted a defence spokesperson as saying.
Set against the scenic backdrop of Poonch, the proposed 105ft-tall national flag will stand as a lasting symbol of courage, resilience and the aspirations of the people living in this border region. It is envisioned to be a beacon of national pride and a tribute to the sacrifices made to safeguard the nation, the spokesperson reportedly added.
The event reportedly witnessed enthusiastic participation from local villagers, community representatives, civil dignitaries and Army personnel.
Banwat View Point’s proximity to the border offers views of the surrounding hilly terrain. The tallest national flag in India is located at the Attari-Wagah border in Amritsar, Punjab, flying from a pole that is 418 feet high.
