Bhubaneswar: As many as 16,162 members of Mission Shakti Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across 30 districts of Odisha have participated in preparing 60 lakh National Flags under the Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign.

The initiative involved members of 1,235 SHGs, 201 Producer Groups and 138 Federations across the State.

Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said the preparation of 60 lakh National Flags by Mission Shakti women was a matter of immense pride for Odisha and reflected their patriotism, dedication and entrepreneurial spirit.

“Our women have once again demonstrated that when empowered through collective platforms, they can successfully undertake activities of significant scale,” she said.

Parida added Har Ghar Tiranga was not merely a celebration of the National Flag but also an expression of people’s participation in nation-building.

“Through Mission Shakti, our women are becoming active contributors to Odisha’s development while creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for themselves and their communities,” she said.