ASI restoring Tricolour hoisted at Chennai’s Castle St George on August 15, 1947. Main points right here

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NEW DELHI: The recovery and preservation of the oldest recognized surviving Indian nationwide flag, which was once hoisted at Castle St George in Chennai on August 15, 1947, has begun below the supervision of knowledgeable committee arrange through its custodian–the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

The Survey has sought the help of the professionals from the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Analysis (IGCAR) and Silk Board to evaluate the wear and then an appropriate method was once devised to maintain the tricolour. The recovery is being finished through ASI’s science department.

“Conservation and preservation of the antique nationwide flag hoisted in Chennai commenced through the Science Department in November. The preliminary exam to spot the composition of the fabric, thread counts, thickness measurements, and fragility with the assistance of microscopic and different non-destructive analytical tactics was once undertaken through the staff shaped particularly for the aim. Our professionals also are a part of the staff. The proper method was once devised through the staff and the paintings is below growth,” stated an reputable of the ASI.

In 2017, it was once reported that the flag was once in a deficient state and required speedy recovery intervention. The ASI expedited its efforts to preserve it in March final 12 months when the director-general (D-G) held conferences to talk about conservation remedy.

Therefore, Indian Nationwide Believe for Artwork and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) had expressed willingness to adopt the conservation of the tricolour.

In a letter to ASI’s director total (DG) V Vidyavathi, the accept as true with presented its provider loose pronouncing that it (conservation job) can be a question of ‘delight’ for it.

The 12feet through 8feet natural silk flag was once a part of the ASI’s reserve assortment for many years. It was once positioned for public show on the museum on Castle St George campus for the primary time in January 2013.

The flag has been stored in an hermetic wooden-glass show off surrounded through six bowls of silica gel to control humidity and take in moisture to forestall it from deterioration. 

The flag was once hoisted after decreasing the British Union Jack on August 15 in 1947 at Castle St George.

“We’re doing it departmentally with the assistance of professionals from the science department. The paintings is anticipated to finish earlier than the Republic Day, and then it can be positioned for public viewing once more,” stated an reputable of the ASI, aware of the recovery mission.