Representational image of the State Emblem of India in front of the North Block in New Delhi
| Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy
The Union Home Ministry has asked State governments to prevent the misuse and improper depiction of the State Emblem Of India emphasising that the Lion Capital logo is incomplete without the motto — Satyamev Jayate — in Devanagari script.
“It has been brought to notice of this Ministry that various government agencies which are using the State Emblem of India on their stationery, publications, seals, vehicles, buildings, websites etc., often omit the motto “Satyameva Jayate” and are only depicting the profile of the Lion Capital. Further, the design is not in conformity with the design set out in the Appendix I & Il of the Schedule of the State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005,” the Ministry said in a letter to all Chief Secretaries in all States.
It may be noted that the State Emblem is incomplete without the motto ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed (in Devanagari script) below the profile of the Lion Capital. Incomplete display of the State Emblem is a violation of the aforesaid Act, the Ministry said in the letter.
The Ministry further said that the State Emblem is the official seal of the Government of India, an adaptation from the Sarnath Lion Capital of Asoka. The Emblem consists of the profile of the Lion Capital showing three Lions mounted on the abacus, with a Dharma Chakra in the Centre, a bull on the right, a galloping horse on the left and outlines of Dharma Chakras on the extreme right and left with the motto ‘Satyameva Jayate’ – written in Devanagari script below the profile of the Lion Capital.
The government said various individuals/authorities who are not authorised to use the Emblem are using the same on the stationery, vehicles, etc. “It may be noted that the use of the State Emblem of India is restricted to the authorities/purposes specified in the State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005 and the State Emblem of India (Regulation of Use) Rules, 2007. Strict action should be taken against concerned officials (for incomplete display of the State Emblem of India) and individuals/organisations (who are using State Emblem of India unauthorisedly),” the Ministry said.
Published – February 05, 2025 03:30 am IST