Fadnavis unfurls national flag with 200 feet high mast

Nagpur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday unfurled the national flag while unveiling a 200-feet-high mast in Kasturchand Park in the second capital of the state.

The flag mast will be among the tallest in the region at 200 feet, with the tricolour measuring 60 feet by 40 feet, symbolising unity in diversity, secularism, and the democratic spirit of the Constitution, according to a release issued by Lokmat Media.

This initiative was undertaken through joint efforts of Lokmat Media Group and the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC).

Lokmat Media Group editorial board chairman and former Rajya Sabha member Dr Vijay Darda presided over the function.

Highlighting Nagpur's importance as a cosmopolitan city and its landmark Zero Mile, Fadnavis praised Lokmath Group for this initiative.

The Zero Milestone in Nagpur marks the geographical centre of colonial India. It remains a landmark for measuring distances.

Darda said the flag mast project was envisaged in 2009 and was pursued with various government departments, including the PWD. The foundation stone was laid by Union Minister for Road Transport Nitin Gadkari on October 28, 2016.

Terming the occasion a moment of pride, Darda said it will strengthen the spirit of patriotism and inspire the young generation.