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Every official Indian flag is made in this Karnataka village
Every official Indian flag sold domestically is woven by the Karnataka Khadi Gramodyoga Samyukta Sangha (KKGSS) in a small village in Karnataka's Bagalkot district. The unit is the only one authorised to…
The Story in Brief
Every official Indian flag sold domestically is woven by the Karnataka Khadi Gramodyoga Samyukta Sangha (KKGSS) in a small village in Karnataka's Bagalkot district. The unit is the only one authorised to supply BIS-standard tricolours made from hand-spun khadi. The flags undergo a strict 13-step process involving hand-spinning, weaving, and dyeing, with each piece checked for colour and strength. The bureau of Indian standards mandates the flag must be made only from khadi; synthetic versions are banned. KKGSS has been the sole supplier since 1950, producing about 20 lakh flags annually.
The Indian Opinion
The pride surrounding KKGSS's flag monopoly is understandable, but it also invites scrutiny. Is the government's one-vendor policy truly the best way to supply a national symbol, or does it stifle competition and innovation? The claim that only small-scale, hand-spun khadi can produce the 'real' flag feels like a romanticised narrative that ignores the practical need for mass production. Watch for whether the government opens up manufacturing to more mills in the future, a test that will reveal if cost and efficiency matter as much as tradition.
Source: ndtvprofit.com
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