This initiative was executed by the Tezpur-based Gajraj Corps and its Ball of Fire Division, with support from the Flag Foundation of India
GUWAHATI: A 73-foot-high Indian flag was hoisted at Gorsam Chorten in Arunachal Pradesh's Jemithang, near the India-Tibet border on Wednesday, January 8.
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Over 200 participants, including local residents, Indian Army personnel, and government officials, gathered for the ceremony. The event was spearheaded by Brigadier Vipul Singh Rajput, Commander of the Tawang Brigade, in collaboration with the local administration and monks.
Dignitaries present included Zila Parishad member Lek Norbu, Jemithang Circle Officer Deewan Mara, village elders, and schoolchildren. The national flag was unfurled as attendees sang the national anthem.
This high-mast flag is expected to boost tourism in the Jemithang Valley, which is known for its scenic beauty and cultural heritage.
The initiative was executed by the Tezpur-based Gajraj Corps and its Ball of Fire Division, with support from the Flag Foundation of India. It follows the installation of a similar flag at Bum La Pass last year, a strategic point near the India-China border.
Officials have emphasised that this project is part of broader efforts to enhance infrastructure and connectivity in border areas. Plans are already in motion to install similar flags at key locations in the district.
