Emblem of Chhattisgarh

The Emblem of Chhattisgarh is the official seal of the government of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.[1] It was adopted on 4 September 2001 when Chhattisgarh state was formed from part of Madhya Pradesh.

Emblem of Chhattisgarh
ArmigerThe Government of Chhattisgarh
Adopted2001
ShieldLion Capital of Ashoka
SupportersRice
CompartmentRivers, lightning bolts
MottoChhattisgarh Sarkar (Government of Chhattisgarh)
Other elements36 fortresses

Design

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The emblem is a circular seal depicting the Lion Capital of Ashoka encircled by ears of rice. Below the capital are three wavy lines in the colours of the Indian national flag, which represent the rivers of the state, flanked by two lightning bolts which represent as Energy Surplus State. The whole emblem is surrounded by 36 fortifications representing the 36 fortresses after which the state is named.[citation needed]

Government banner

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The Government of Chhattisgarh can be represented by a banner displaying the emblem of the state on a white field.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Chhattisgarh". Hubert-herald.nl. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
  2. ^ "Chhattisgarh state of India flag on flagpole textile cloth fabric..." iStock.