India’s tallest flagpole installed by Skipper Limited at Atari-Wagha border

Skipper Limited, recognized globally for Power Transmission & Distribution structures, has erected India’s tallest flagpole, measuring 418 feet (127.5 meters), at the significant Atari-Wagha Border in Punjab. The inauguration was graced by Shri Nitin Gadkari, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways, alongside Punjab’s Chief Minister, Shri Bhagwant Mann.

Project Specifications and Details

Flagpole’s Robust Design

This monumental flagpole stands at a soaring height of 418 feet or 127.5 meters, with the National Emblem placed 2 meters above its top section. It’s designed to hoist a flag measuring an expansive 120 feet by 80 feet. The structure is comprised of 14 sections, securely interconnected using a stress fit approach.

Construction and Erection Insights

For the foundation, a specialized steel with 8.8 grade anchor bolts was chosen. The designs, validated by IIT Chennai, incorporated nine piles and an M25 grade concrete. A DEMAG AC 1600 crane, featuring a hydraulic boom length of 50 meters and an added 90-meter lifting fly jib, played a pivotal role in achieving the necessary elevation. Impressively, the entire erection process concluded within a span of 15 days, leveraging a vertical lifting strategy.

Director’s Perspective on the Achievement

Devesh Bansal, the Director of Skipper Limited, expressed, “We are glad that we are playing a crucial role and contributing our bit towards India’s infrastructure development… This accomplishment is not just about erecting a tall structure; it’s about upholding our nation’s heritage, unity, and sovereignty… Our team at Skipper Limited has dedicated countless hours… This flagpole, rising 418 feet high, soars into the skies as a symbol of national pride and unity…” He also emphasized the significance of Shri Nitin Gadkari’s presence during the inauguration and shared Skipper Limited’s forward-looking vision of continuing to partake in projects that inspire and unite India.