Daijiworld Media Network - Tawang

Tawang, Jan 8: A monumental 73-foot-high Indian tricolour now graces Gorsam Chorten in Jemithang, the first administrative hub near the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district. The flag was hoisted on wednesday in a ceremony that brought together over 200 locals, Indian Army personnel, and government officials.

The event, organized collaboratively by the Indian Army, the local civil administration, and local monks, was led by Tawang Brigade Commander Brigadier Vipul Singh Rajput. Dignitaries including Zila Parishad member Lek Norbu, Jemithang circle officer Deewan Mara, village elders, and schoolchildren attended the patriotic occasion.

With full military honours, Indian Army personnel hoisted the flag as attendees joined in singing the national anthem. The towering tricolour stands not only as a symbol of national pride but also as a marker of India’s sovereignty near its borders with China and Bhutan.

In addition to its symbolic significance, the high-mast flag is expected to enhance the scenic Jemithang Valley’s appeal, boosting tourism and promoting the region as a destination of historical and cultural importance. Officials highlighted that the installation is part of broader development initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure and connectivity in border areas.

This project, executed by the Tezpur-based Gajraj Corps and its Ball of Fire Division, received support from the Flag Foundation of India. It is the second such high-mast flag in the Tawang sector, following the one installed at the strategic Bum La Pass in January last year.

Officials also revealed plans to install similar flags at other key locations in the district, further strengthening the region’s strategic and cultural identity while fostering a sense of unity and patriotism.