Flag makers across the country are doing brisk business ahead of the Independence Day celebrations.
Kolkata/Jaipur, Aug 14 : Flag makers across the country are doing brisk business ahead of the Independence Day celebrations.
In Kolkata, makers of tricolour flags and badges are making moolah.
"The flags are in demand since it is the completion of the 60th year of independence. The flags are sold in local clubs and to the general public," said Mohammed Arif, a trader.
Schools, clubs, and private and public institutions order tricolour flags in large quantity, besides roadside vends selling it to general public.
In Jaipur, there has been heavy buying of tri-coloured articles, like flags, caps, stickers and bangles with many traders running out of stocks.
"There is a large variety compared to previous years and the demand is also increasing. We are running out of stocks," said Ramgopal Garg, a trader.
"We have got our independence with great difficulty. So, we want to celebrate it with our children and countrymen," said Jamal Khan, a customer.
Use of the national flag is allowed in the country without showing disrespect to it.
Flags are made in nine different sizes but the standard size is 8 by 12 feet, which is hoisted atop Rashtrapati Bhavan and other official buildings.
ANI