Nagpur: A towering 108-foot-high national flag now flies atop Nagpur’s historic Sitabuldi Fort. The tricolour, installed as a joint initiative of Headquarters Uttar Maharashtra & Gujarat Sub Area (Umang) and the Flag Foundation of India, was inaugurated during a special ceremony on Monday in the presence of the foundation’s chief executive officer, Major General (Retd) Ashim Kohli.Kohli said the foundation was established to ensure every Indian has the right to hoist the national flag with pride. “The 108-foot flag at Sitabuldi Fort will continue to inspire a deep sense of national pride among citizens,” he said.Major General NS Sohal, General Officer Commanding of Headquarters Uttar Maharashtra & Gujarat Sub Area, said the national flag symbolises the country’s unity and the sacrifices of soldiers who have given their all for the nation. “Watching the tricolour flutter high atop the fort will further strengthen the spirit of patriotism among citizens,” he added.Special Inspector General of Police (Anti-Naxal Operations) Sandip Patil, Nagpur municipal commissioner Vipin Itankar, Major General (Retd) Anil Bam, Flight Lieutenant (Retd) Shiwalee Deshpande, along with serving and retired defence personnel, soldiers, and a large number of NCC cadets, were present.The installation, which enhances the grandeur of Sitabuldi Fort, is expected to become a major attraction for both Nagpur residents and tourists.
