# Uttar Pradesh women sew 5 lakh Tirangas for Independence Day boost 2026-08-10T02:06:56+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet More than 2,000 women from 200 self-help groups (SHGs) in Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh, are making over five lakh national flags for the nine-day 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. Launched with a Tiranga Yatra on August 9, the drive runs until August 17. Each woman will receive Rs 20 per flag, with flags to be distributed to government departments by August 13. Shama Singh, deputy commissioner of the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihoods Mission, said the women received special training to meet quality standards. Saroj Maurya, an SHG member from Phulpur, said her group must finish by August 12. Officials said the campaign combines patriotism with grassroots livelihood opportunities for women in both urban and rural areas. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Har Ghar Tiranga, Independence Day, Prayagraj, self-help groups, UP government orders, women empowerment Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/uttar-pradesh-women-sew-5-lakh-tirangas-for-independence-day-boost/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/uttar-pradesh-women-sew-5-lakh-tirangas-for-independence-day-boost/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.