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NATIONAL FLAG

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          The INDIAN NATIONAL FLAG, it is a horizontal tri colour of deep saffron (kesaria) at the top, white in the middle and dark green at the bottom in equal propotions. The ratio of width of the flag to its length is 2 to 3. In the centre of the white band is a navy blue wheel which represents The ASHOKA CHAKRA with 24 spokes. The CHAKRA should preferably be  screen printed on both sides of the flag or otherwise printed stencil or suitably embroidered on both sides in all cases. It was adopted in its presnt form during a meeting of the constituent assemble held on 22nd July 1947.It was designed by PINGALI VENKAYYA. The flag by law, is to be made of KHADI. The manufacturing process and specification for the flag are laid out by the bureau of Indian  standards. The right to manufacture the flag is held by the Khadi development and village industries commision. The usage of the flag is governed by the flag code of India and other laws.
Code Of Conduct        Being  a National symbol, it is respected by every Indian. There are certain do’s and dont’s laid down for common people regarding the Indian Flag

  • When the National flag is raised the suffron colour band should be at the top
  • No Flag or emblem should be placed either above the National flag  or to its right
  • All the other flags to be placed to the left of the National Flag if they are hung in a line
  • When the National flag is carried out in a procession or parade, it shall be on the marching right, or in front of the center of the line, if there is a line of other flags
  • Normally the national flag should be flown  over the important  govt: buildings like the Rastrapati Bhawan, The Parliament house,  the Supreme Court of India, the High  courts, the Secretariats, the Commisioner’s office etc
  • The National flag or any imitations of it must not be used for purpose of trade, business or proffesion
  • The National flag should always be taken down in the evening at sun set

Representations
Saffron/Bhagwa :- reunciation of disintrestedness, courage and selflessness
White :-honesty, peace and purity
Green :-symbolism of prospirity vibrance and life, faith
Ashoka Chakra :-wheel  of the law of darma, truth Again the Wheel motion, The dynamism of pieceful change 24 spokes represents the 24 hours of the day     

BHARAT SCOUT AND GUIDE FLAG

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The Bharat Scouts and Guides Flag shall be in dark blue color, the emblem in yellow colour shall be in the center of the flag with Ashoka Chakra in blue color. The size of the flag shall be 180 cms. In length and 120 cms. in width, the emblem will be 45 cms by 30 cms. The size of the Group Flag, which is the same as above, shall be 180 cms X 120 cms. with proportionate emblem. The name of the group shall be written in a yellow color below the emblem in straight line. The Fleur-de-lis the International emblem of Scouting and Ashoka Chakra is meant to emphasize the all-India character of the Movement. The super imposed trefoil represents the guide wing of the B.S.&G.

WORLD SCOUT FLAG

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             The flag is actually royal purple with the white fleur-de-lis and rope is the flag for the World Organization of Scouting Movements (WOSM), headquartered in Switzerland. The flag represents all member organizations of the WOSM in a like manner as the United Nations flag represents all member nations of the UN. The flag is taken from the fleur-de-lis, or lily of the flower, which as the previous poster wrote, is found as part of the Scout emblem of every other nations’ Scouting organizations. It is also found frequently on compasses and pointing devices and points in the true direction, as Scouts should also be moving positively toward. The two stars on the flag allude to truth and knowledge, the two most important elements found in the creeds, promises and oaths of all member organizations. They also remind us of the stars in the sky and the outdoor element of Scouting. The rope encircles the fleur-de-lis and a reminder of the true brotherhood of all WOSM members. The rope is tied at the bottom in the reef knot (we Americans call it the square knot), which is the most useful of all rope knots if tied properly and reminds all of our obligations to be of service to one another as well as to be useful.

WORLD GUIDE FLAG

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The World Guide Flag consists of the golden trefoil on a bright blue background. It was adopted by the 6th World Conference in 1930, following a suggestion of South Africa. The desing was prepared by FROKH KARI AAS of Norway.
At the 80th World community meeting held in March, 1991 it was agreed to adopt a new WORLD TREFOIL and WORLD FLAG. The World Guide Flag consists of the Golden World Trefoil on left upper corner on the bright bluefield.Thethree leaves represent the three fold promise originally laid down by the Founder. The flame represents the love for humanity.The vein pointing upwards represents the compass needle pointing the way.The two stars represet the Promise and Law.The outer circle representsour worldwide association. The golden yellow Tefoil on a bright blue background represent the sun shining over the children of the world.A blaze of White on the lower right hand corner represents the peace that Girl Guides and Girl Scouts are striving to achieve. The white blaze is crowned by three golden squares symbolic of the three fold Promise. The size of the flag will be in the ratio 3:2.
The World Guide Flag is flown at the World Centres, at the World Bureau and at all World Association events. Companies may carry the World flag in addition to their own National Flag.
The World Scout Flag/World Guide Flag may be used on appropriate occasions and when used they shall fly at lower level than the National Flag at its left, at higher level than the Bharat Scouts and Guides flag at its right.