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Uttar Pradesh women sew 5 lakh Tirangas for Independence Day boost
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…
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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.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative frames the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' drive as pure patriotism, but it is also a quiet livelihood scheme. The state says Rs 20 per flag will go to over 2,000 women. The real test is whether the women get paid on time and whether the quality checks, which officials promised, actually ensure the flags meet standards. Will the money reach SHG members before the next cycle of orders, or will it become another pending bill?
Source: hindustantimes.com
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