Private Agency to Maintain Delhi's Tricolours Post-Storm Damage
Following severe storm damage to around 200 national flags in Delhi, authorities plan to hire a private agency for maintenance. With a budget of Rs 27 crore, the agency will ensure upkeep across 500 locations. This initiative reflects efforts to foster nationalism through visible displays of the national flag.
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In the aftermath of a violent storm that wreaked havoc across Delhi, damaging approximately 200 high-mast national flags, the public works department announced plans to enlist a private agency for flag maintenance. The agency will be responsible for upkeep at 500 locations citywide.
Wednesday night's storm, characterized by fierce hail, heavy rain, and winds reaching 79 kilometres per hour, left significant damage in its wake, prompting immediate action. The flags, made of polyester and mounted on 115-foot poles, could not withstand the storm's intensity.
Amid urgent calls for repair, authorities have initiated a tender process to secure maintenance for two years at an estimated cost of Rs 27 crore. Initially installed in 2022 during the AAP government's 'Deshbhakti' budget initiative, these flags aim to inspire national pride by being prominently displayed at strategic locations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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