The Indian flag, shall be hoisted at Times Square in New York, USA on August 15 this year. This shall be the first time ever after India got independence that the Indian flag shall be hoisted in the US.
The Empire State Building, one of the historical heritage, will also be illuminated with three colours including saffron, white and green. The event is being organised by The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA). On this occasion, Consul General of India Randhir Jaiswal will be present in New York as Guest of Honor.
The FIA is the oldest and largest association of Indian people living in the US. It was formed in 1970. According to the FIA, the programme has been scheduled to make this year memorable it being the Golden Jubilee Year of the association. This programme is being done to make it memorable.
Indian consulate will organise a virtual program on this occasion.
Celebrations take place every year on 15 August at the Indian Consulate in New York. But, due to the epidemic this year, the program will be organised in virtual form. It will be telecast live.