NFR to mark Har Ghar Tiranga campaign at stations across Northeast
Synopsis
The Northeast Frontier Railway is turning its stations and offices into Tiranga outposts — illuminating platforms in tricolour, playing Vande Mataram over public address systems, and running selfie drives through 17 August. It is the railway's third straight year anchoring its Independence Day calendar to the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.
Key Takeaways
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) will observe the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign from 9 August to 17 August .
Activities include flag hoisting ceremonies, Tiranga illumination of major stations, and 'Vande Mataram' broadcasts over public address systems.
Officers, employees, and the public are encouraged to upload a 'Selfie with Tiranga' to mark participation.
The campaign was first launched by the Union government in 2022 under 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' .
NFR's jurisdiction covers 8 northeastern and eastern states , making it one of the largest regional railway networks participating in the drive.
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) will roll out a series of awareness and outreach activities across railway stations, offices, and establishments under the nationwide 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, running from 9 August to 17 August, officials confirmed on Sunday. The drive aims to spread the message of patriotism and encourage citizens across the NFR's jurisdiction to hoist the National Flag at their homes.
What NFR Has Planned
Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of NFR, said the railway will observe the campaign in line with the Union government's initiative to foster a personal and emotional connection with the Tiranga. Flag hoisting ceremonies will be organised at railway offices and establishments throughout the period.
Prominent railway stations and key premises will be illuminated in the colours of the National Flag as a mark of national pride. Instrumental renditions of the National Song 'Vande Mataram' will be broadcast through the Public Address System at major stations, and patriotic programmes will be organised to reinforce the spirit of unity and nationalism.
Encouraging Public and Staff Participation
Railway officers and employees will be actively encouraged to participate and inspire their families and members of the public to hoist the National Flag during the campaign period. Citizens and staff will also be invited to upload a 'Selfie with Tiranga' as a symbol of their involvement in the nationwide movement.
Sharma noted that NFR has observed the campaign with enthusiasm every year since its launch, and this year's edition continues that tradition across all stations and offices within its network.
Background: Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign
The 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign was launched by the Union government in 2022 under the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' initiative, with the objective of inspiring citizens to display the National Flag at their homes and deepen their sense of national identity. Since its inception, the campaign has drawn participation from government bodies, public sector units, and millions of households across India.
This is the third consecutive year NFR has aligned its Independence Day activities with the campaign, reflecting a sustained institutional push to embed civic participation into the railway's public outreach calendar.
What Comes Next
Activities under the campaign will continue through 17 August, with NFR's network spanning states including Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, and parts of West Bengal and Bihar all set to participate. The railway has called on citizens across the region to join the celebrations and hoist the Tiranga with respect and pride.
Point of View
A region with its own complex relationship with symbols of national identity. The selfie-with-Tiranga mechanic is an effective digital amplifier, but the campaign's deeper impact depends on ground-level participation beyond railway premises. NFR's multi-state footprint gives it unusual reach — the question is whether that reach is being used to genuinely broaden participation or simply fulfil an institutional mandate.
NationPress
9 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign?
The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign is a Union government initiative launched in 2022 under 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' that encourages every Indian household to hoist the National Flag during the Independence Day period. Its aim is to foster a personal and emotional connection between citizens and the Tiranga.
What activities is NFR organising for Har Ghar Tiranga 2025?
NFR is organising flag hoisting ceremonies at railway offices, tricolour illumination of major stations, instrumental broadcasts of 'Vande Mataram' over public address systems, patriotic programmes, and a 'Selfie with Tiranga' drive for staff and the public.
When does NFR's Har Ghar Tiranga campaign run?
NFR's campaign activities run from 9 August to 17 August, aligned with the Union government's nationwide observance window around Independence Day on 15 August.
Which states fall under NFR's jurisdiction for this campaign?
NFR's network covers Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, and parts of West Bengal and Bihar, meaning the campaign outreach spans across this entire region.
How can citizens participate in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign?
Citizens can participate by hoisting the National Flag at their homes during the campaign period and uploading a 'Selfie with Tiranga' online as a symbol of their involvement. NFR employees are also encouraged to inspire their families and local communities to take part.
