Rammohan Naidu Flags Off Har Ghar Tiranga Rally; Aviation Ministry Officials and Industry Bodies Join Celebrations

Key Highlights

• Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu flags off Tiranga Rally in New Delhi.
• Rally organised under the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign 2026.
• Officers and staff from the Civil Aviation Ministry, PSUs, attached and subordinate offices participate.
• Procession covered the route from Udaan Bhawan to Aviation Park at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan.
• Senior officials from AAI, DGCA, AAIB, BCAS and AERA attended the event.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation organised a Tiranga Rally in New Delhi as part of the Independence Day celebrations under the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign 2026.

Union Minister for Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu flagged off the rally in the presence of Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol, Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha and senior ministry officials.

The event brought together officers and staff from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, its attached and subordinate offices, public sector undertakings and autonomous bodies.

Tiranga Rally Begins at Udaan Bhawan

The programme began with the inauguration of a Digital Video Wall by Rammohan Naidu and Murlidhar Mohol, followed by a rendition of “Vande Mataram” by dignitaries and participants.

The Tiranga Rally was subsequently flagged off from Udaan Bhawan. Participants carrying the National Flag proceeded towards Aviation Park at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, with the Civil Aviation Minister, Minister of State and Secretary leading the contingent.

The rally concluded at Aviation Park with the rendition of the National Anthem.

Senior Aviation Officials Participate

The event was attended by senior officials from India’s aviation regulatory and operational institutions, including:

• Vipin Kumar, Chairman, Airports Authority of India (AAI)
• Vir Vikram Yadav, Director General, DGCA
• G. V. G. Yugandhar, Director General, AAIB
• Rajesh Nirwan, Director General, BCAS
• S. K. Rahate, Chairperson, AERA

Their participation brought together representatives from key organisations responsible for India’s airport infrastructure, aviation regulation, accident investigation, aviation security and economic oversight.

Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign 2026

The rally formed part of the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign 2026, which encourages citizens to celebrate Independence Day by displaying the National Flag and participating in activities that promote national unity and pride.

The Ministry said the participation of its officers and employees reflected the spirit of unity and national pride associated with the Independence Day celebrations.

Impact on Aviation, Travel and Tourism

While the event is primarily a national celebration, the participation of India’s major aviation institutions highlights the sector’s role in supporting national connectivity and tourism.

India’s civil aviation network is a critical enabler for domestic and international travel, connecting tourists with destinations, hotels, resorts, restaurants and other hospitality businesses across the country.

For the travel and tourism industry, continued coordination across airports, airlines, aviation regulators and security agencies remains important for maintaining a safe and efficient aviation ecosystem, particularly during periods of high passenger movement around major national holidays.