Indian Coast Guard (ICG) hoisted the National flag at selected 100
inhabited and uninhabited islands across the country to commemorate the
75th anniversary celebrations of India’s Independence and foster
patriotism among people. Of these, 36 islands are on the west coast,
while 25 are on the east coast of the mainland. The tricolour was also
hoisted simultaneously at 24 islands of Andaman & Nicobar and 15
islands of Lakshadweep & Minicoy.
Key Highlights:
- Indian Coast Guard hoists National flag at 100 islands to commemorate 75th Independence Day
- Conducts various programmes at Coast Guard stations pan India
- These include interaction programmes, tree plantation drives, cyclathons, quiz competitions & motor cycle rallies
As part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, ICG also conducted a series of programmes at various Coast Guard stations pan India to evoke the feeling of patriotism among people. These include interaction programmes with fishermen, tree plantation drives, cyclathons, walkathons, essay competitions, drawing competitions, quiz competitions and motor cycle rallies.