Give Your Flag
a Dignified Farewell.
If your National Flag is torn, faded or damaged, don't discard it carelessly. Exchange it through Samman Tiranga and receive a new BIS-certified flag in return — completely free.
- Completely Free
- There is no charge for the exchange or for the replacement flag.
- BIS-Certified Flag
- Every replacement meets IS 1 specifications for the National Flag.
- Dignified Retirement
- Old flags are disposed of privately, exactly as the Flag Code requires.
Five Simple Steps
STEP 1
Upload Photo
Share clear photos of your damaged flag through our online form.
STEP 2
Verification
Our team verifies the flag's condition against Flag Code guidelines.
STEP 3
Pickup
We arrange a pickup from your location, or you visit our Delhi centre.
STEP 4
Replacement
You receive a fresh BIS-certified National Flag in exchange.
STEP 5
Respectful Disposal
The damaged flag is retired privately and with full dignity.
Never Let a Damaged Flag Fly
As per the Flag Code of India, a torn, faded or damaged National Flag should never continue to be flown, and it must never be thrown away with ordinary waste. It has to be destroyed as a whole, in private, in a way that preserves its dignity.
Most citizens want to do the right thing but simply don't know what that is. Our Flag Exchange programme removes the guesswork — hand us the old flag, receive a fresh BIS-certified one, and we take care of the retirement exactly as the Code requires.
Learn the Flag CodeWhere to Find Us
New Delhi
Head office & national flag exchange centre
Sheikh Sarai-II,
New Delhi – 110017
Coming Soon to More Cities
We're expanding across India. Until a centre opens near you, raise an online request and we'll arrange a pickup from your doorstep.
Flag Exchange FAQs
Is the flag exchange really free?
Yes. Samman Tiranga Foundation does not charge citizens anything to exchange a damaged National Flag, and the replacement BIS-certified flag is provided free of cost.
What condition of flag can I exchange?
Any National Flag that is torn, ripped, faded, soiled, stained or otherwise worn out and no longer fit to be displayed can be submitted for exchange.
How should a damaged national flag be disposed of in India?
Under the Flag Code of India, a damaged National Flag must be destroyed as a whole in private, preferably by burning or another method that preserves its dignity. It must never be thrown in the garbage. Our programme carries out this process on your behalf.
Where can I exchange my flag?
Our head office and national flag exchange centre is at K-18-B, Ground Floor, Sheikh Sarai-II, New Delhi 110017. Citizens elsewhere in India can raise an online request and we will arrange a pickup. Additional city centres are coming soon.
How long does the exchange take?
Most requests are verified within 2-3 working days. Pickup and replacement typically complete within 7-10 working days depending on your location.
Have a damaged flag at home?
Start your exchange request today — it only takes a few minutes.