Khatima: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated a 215-foot-high national flag at Kanjabag Tiraha in Khatima on Thursday. The monumental flag, installed under the Chief Minister’s announcement, has been constructed by the Minor Irrigation Department at a cost of ₹47.42 lakh.
The Chief Minister formally dedicated the flag to the public after performing a ritualistic puja, cutting the ribbon, and hoisting the tricolor amid patriotic fervor.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Dhami said that the national flag is not merely a piece of cloth but a powerful emblem of India’s unity, integrity, and valor. He stated, “This tricolor will stand tall as a source of inspiration, reminding every citizen of their duty towards the nation and infusing them with a deep sense of patriotism.”
To mark the event, the Minor Irrigation Department also organized a solar energy exhibition aimed at spreading awareness about the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) scheme. Officials provided detailed information to farmers and the general public about the scheme’s benefits and its role in promoting clean and sustainable energy solutions.
The ceremony was attended by several prominent dignitaries, including District Panchayat President Ajay Maurya, Mayor Vikas Sharma, Municipal Council President Ramesh Chandra Joshi, Minister of State Farzana Begum, Anil Kapoor Dabbu, Shankar Koranga, District President Kamal Jindal, former MLA Dr. Prem Singh Rana, Mohini Pokhariya, Kishan Singh (Kinna), District Magistrate Nitin Singh Bhadoria, Senior Superintendent of Police Manikant Mishra, Vice President District Development Authority Jai Kishan, Additional District Magistrate Pankaj Upadhyay, Chief Medical Officer Dr. K.K. Agarwal, Executive Engineer Minor Irrigation Department Sushil Kumar, and several public representatives and citizens.
