Home Ministry has issued an advisory to all states and union territories, ministries and departments of Central government to ensure strict compliance of provisions contained in the Flag Code of India and The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act. The Advisory stated that the National Flag represents hopes and aspirations of the people and hence should occupy a position of honour. <br/><br/>It said a lack of awareness is often noticed amongst the people as well as government organizations in regard to laws and practices that apply to 'display of the National Flag'. The Home Ministry directed that mass awareness programmes be carried out in this regard through advertisements in the electronic and print media.