With the ban on plastic in the national Capital, the manufacturers of Tricolour have created eco-friendly flags in order to celebrate the country’s Independence responsibly. According to traders at Sadar Bazar, the business of small flags is at an all time high as people love to display them on Independence Day.
“These flags are made of paper and a layer of varnish has been applied to ensure its shine. These flags can be easily decomposed in soil in a couple of days,” said Chaman Gupta, a flag manufacturer at Sadar Bazar. The flags will fully decompose in soil in two to four days, he said.
Using Tricolour, the manufacturers have created over hundred items like bands, caps, pens, cross flags, T-shirts, badges, <g data-gr-id="25">map</g> of India, medal, pen stand, watch and Angrakha.
“This year we have seen a big jump in demand. People have realised the importance of the national flag and proudly display it publicly,” added Gupta.
“It has now taken the form of fashion. The business this time has increased manifold. Vendors and shopkeepers earn handsome profits. Besides, we get bulk orders from government offices, schools, children and RWAs for these flags to hold Independence Day functions,” said Anil Gupta, another manufacturer in the area.
It is pertinent to mention that the central government had imposed a complete ban on the sale and use of plastic national flags as they pollute the environment and sometimes found under the feet of pedestrians.