Karnataka’s 2nd Tallest Flagpole is Now at Nitte University Campus in Deralakatte: Check Out

The second highest flagpole in Karnataka, measuring 164 feet, has been built in the courtyard of Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital in Deralakatte by Nitte University. The flagpole was unveiled on 14th February, 2023 and IGP Chandragupta, West Zone, hoisted the first flag on the new pole. The hoisted flag measures 30 ft x 45 ft. The pole has an electrically operated hoisting and unfurling system.

Chancellor of Nitte (Deemed to be University), N. Vinaya Hegde, said that “the organisation has been running a hospital in Deralakatte for 24 years. It is an honour to unveil a massive national flag as we celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the institution. When entering an educational institution, every student should salute the national flag. He also said that while size and height are unimportant, the significance of the national flag should be widely known.”