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The green stipe on the bottom half of the flag represents faith, fertility and prosperity. In Indian philosophy it is considered to be a festive and stabilizing color that represents life and happiness. It demonstrates the value placed on the earth as the ground upon which all life is dependent.
In an advisory sent to states and Union Territories, the home ministry said the national flag represented the hopes and aspirations of the people and should occupy a position of honour. The ministry advised states to ensure that only flags made of paper were used at such occasions in accordance with provisions of the 'Flag Code of India, 2002'. The advisory particularly warned against paper flags being discarded or thrown on the ground after the event.