About Netaji Flag Hoisting Memorial (Flag Point)
The Netaji Flag Hoisting Memorial at Flag Point in Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair) marks the site where Subhas Chandra Bose hoisted the Indian National Flag on 30 December 1943 as head of the Azad Hind Government. Located on the eastern coast of South Andaman Island overlooking the sea, the memorial features a 150-foot flagpole flying the Tricolour, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 30 December 2018 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the historic event.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open seafront plaza centered on a 150-foot flagpole flying the Indian Tricolour, with memorial plaques, bust and information boards detailing the 1943 flag hoisting. The site offers sea views over the Bay of Bengal, paved walkways, seating areas and photo opportunities. It is an open-air memorial near Marina Park with no enclosed museum building, suitable for short sightseeing and photography.
Key highlights
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150-foot high flagpole flying the Indian National Flag at historic Flag Point
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Site of first Indian flag hoisting by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on 30 December 1943
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Memorial plaques and bust commemorating the Azad Hind Government
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Scenic seafront location overlooking the Bay of Bengal near Marina Park