HARNESSING 63 YEARS OF COMPRESSED AIR EXCELLENCE TO FLY THE INDIAN FLAG HIGH IN LOW WIND CONDITIONS
Discover the story behind Project Tiranga, where technology meets patriotism, and innovation soars to new heights. Join us on this transformative journey that started with a simple yet powerful vision – to keep our national flag flying high, regardless of the wind conditions.
"Project Tiranga" is ELGi's initiative to ensure the Indian national flag flies majestically, irrespective of wind conditions. Born from a deep sense of responsibility and a commitment to national pride, this project blends innovation, technology, and resilience to overcome the challenge of the flag drooping in the absence of strong breezes.
PROJECT TIRANGA
The Indian national flag represents patriotism and pride; nevertheless, similar to other flags around the globe, it frequently droops in the absence of gusts of wind. "Project Tiranga" at ELGi, conceptualized to ensure that the national flag flew high, was initiated with an enterprise-wide innovation challenge that yielded promising concepts, each leveraging ELGi’s expertise in compressed air technology.


PUT TO WORK
Our team from operations and technology showcased tireless dedication, working simultaneously on this project alongside their regular duties. A breakthrough solution finally emerged after rigorous testing and validation, reflecting the resilience and expertise ingrained in ELGi's ethos.
SOLUTION
The solution comprised a mechanical system that lifted the flag using blowers, a swivel mechanism to align the fan modules with the wind's direction and speed, and a designed rope guide system that allowed the flag to be raised and lowered smoothly through the modules. Integrating the above concepts—lifting fans, the swivel mechanism, and the flag-raising and lowering systems—into a custom-made flag mast measuring 110 feet enabled the flag to fly majestically despite periods of low wind speed.


Dr. Jairam Varadaraj, Managing Director, Elgi Equipments Limited, commented, "ELGi remains committed to finding innovative solutions to complex challenges. Technology is the cornerstone for our engineering products as we strive towards consistently delivering customer satisfaction through multiple initiatives that help us define ourselves as disruptors and not followers of global industry standards. Project Tiranga was no easy task, and there were several hindrances along the way. Nevertheless, in line with our culture of innovation and long-term thinking, we collaboratively drew on our knowledge and experience in compressed air systems to go above and beyond and contribute to a matter of national pride."
BEYOND
ELGi's team adhered to stringent protocols to safeguard the national flag, ensuring an unobtrusive solution related to air. The journey didn’t stop with the successful lift; ELGi’s ethos of Always Better propelled the team forward. The focus shifted to the next level of innovation – aligning the flag with the wind direction while maintaining resilience against strong winds.


UNVEILING
Today, ELGi proudly demonstrated the efficacy of the flag-fluttering system. The module stands ready to showcase the grandeur of any flag in the absence of natural wind. As a global leader in compressed air solutions, ELGi remains committed to finding innovative solutions to complex challenges.