Srinagar: The Indian Army is planning to install a 100-foot-high national flag in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir in the near future. The foundation stone for the flag, which will be the highest Tricolour in the Valley, was laid today.
While speaking to media, an Army official confirmed that the Indian Army in collaboration with the Solar Industry India will install the ‘Iconic National Flag’ at Gulmarg which would be 100-foot high.
He further confirmed that the foundation stone for the flag was laid today at a famous ski-resort in Gulmarg by agger Division General Officer Commanding (GoC) Major General Virendra Vats.
General Vats was accompanied by Bollywood actor/producer Arbaaz Khan and actress Vidya Balan.
The official said it will be the highest Indian national flag in the Kashmir valley flying at an altitude of approximately 9,000 feet.
A replica of the flag was presented by Ramit Arora of Solar Industry India to the GOC 19 Infantry Division to mark the occasion.
Source: TNN
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