A 73-foot national flag, symbolizing pride and unity, was raised during a historic ceremony at Gorsam Chorten in Jemithang, which is close to the Indo-Tibet border in the Tawang region of Arunachal Pradesh. With more than 200 residents and Indian Army soldiers in attendance, the event—which took place in the serene Jemithang Valley close to the borders with Tibet and Bhutan—marked a major turning point for the area. The Indian Army, civil administration, and the Chorten monks worked together to organize the ceremony, which demonstrated a shared dedication to fostering patriotism in border areas.
The occasion was presided over by Tawang Brigade Commander Brigadier Vipul Singh Rajput. Lek Norbu, Zila Parishad member, Deewan Mara, Jemithang Circle Officer, Gaon Buddhas, energetic schoolchildren, and other distinguished local dignitaries also attended the event. Along with the National Anthem and thunderous Jaikaraas that reverberated across the valley, Indian Army personnel unfurled the National Flag with full military honors.
The 73-foot-tall high mast flag is the second of its kind to be installed in the Tawang area in a year, after the first one at the strategically important Bum La Pass was unveiled in January of last year. The Flag Foundation of India supported the project, which was executed by the Ball of Fire Division and the Gajraj Corps, both of which are situated in Tezpur. This project aligns with the larger national goal of Border Area Development, which aims to increase tourism and create a sense of solidarity among border towns.
