The Republic Day Parade will begin with the President taking the salute.

New Delhi:

Building on final 12 months’s celebrations, within the seventy fifth 12 months of Independence, celebrated as ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, the Republic Day celebration this 12 months shall witness zeal, enthusiasm, patriotic fervour, and ‘Jan Bhagidari’, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

President Droupadi Murmu will lead the Nation in celebrating Republic Day from Kartavya Path in New Delhi on January 26, 2023.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi would be the Chief Guest on the parade.

The week-long celebrations commenced on January 23, the delivery anniversary of freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. To mark the event, a one-of-a-kind Military Tattoo and Tribal Dance Festival ‘Aadi Shaurya – Parv Parakram ka’ was organised in New Delhi on 23 and 24 January.

The occasions will culminate on thirtieth January, which is noticed as Martyrs’ Day.

The celebrations are marked by enticing performances from Vande Bharatam group of dancers from throughout the nation, tales of bravery by Veer Gatha 2.0 members, melodious performances by School Bands on the National War Memorial, the first-ever e-invitations, the largest-ever drone present and 3-D anamorphic projection.

The Parade

The Republic Day parade, which is able to start at round 10:30 am, can be a novel mixture of the nation’s army prowess and cultural range, depicting the nation’s rising indigenous capabilities, Nari Shakti, and the emergence of a ‘New India’.

The parade ceremony will begin with Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the National War Memorial. He will lead the nation in paying solemn tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath.

Thereafter, the Prime Minister and different dignitaries will head to the saluting dais at Kartavya Path to witness the parade.

As per custom, the National Flag can be unfurled adopted by the National Anthem with a booming 21-gun salute. Amongst the numerous firsts, the 21-gun salute can be given with 105-mm Indian Field Guns.

It replaces the classic 25-pounder gun, reflecting upon the rising ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence. Four Mi-17 1V/V5 helicopters of 105 Helicopter Unit will bathe flower petals on the viewers current at Kartavya Path.

The parade will begin with the President taking the salute. The parade can be commanded by Parade Commander, Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, a second-generation Army officer. Major General Bhavnish Kumar, Chief of Staff, HQ Delhi Area would be the Parade Second-in-Command.

The proud winners of the best gallantry awards will observe.

They embody the winners of Param Vir Chakra and Ashok Chakra. Param Vir Chakra winners Subedar Major (Honorary Captain) Bana Singh, 8 JAK LI (Retd); Subedar Major (Honorary Captain) Yogendra Singh Yadav, 18 Grenadiers (Retd) & Subedar (Honorary Lieutenant) Sanjay Kumar, 13 JAK Rifles and Ashok Chakra winners Major General CA Pithawalla (Retd); Colonel D Sreeram Kumar and Lieutenant Colonel Jas Ram Singh (Retd) will observe the Deputy Parade Commander on Jeeps.

The Param Vir Chakra is awarded for probably the most conspicuous act of bravery and self-sacrifice within the face of the enemy, whereas the Ashok Chakra is awarded for comparable acts of valour and self-sacrifice however, apart from, within the face of the enemy.

Egyptian contingent

Marching down the Kartavya Path for the primary time would be the mixed Band and Marching contingent of the Egyptian Armed Forces, led by Colonel Mahmoud Mohamed Abdel Fattah El Kharasawy. The contingent will encompass 144 troopers, representing the primary branches of the Egyptian Armed Forces.

Indian Army Contingents

The first contingent within the uniform of the 61 Cavalry can be led by Captain Raizada Shaurya Bali. The 61 Cavalry is the one serving energetic Horse Cavalry Regiment on the earth, with the amalgamation of all of the ‘State Horse Units’.

The Indian Army can be represented by a Mounted Column of 61 Cavalry, 9 Mechanised Columns, six marching contingents, and a fly-past by Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) of the Army Aviation Corps. Main Battle Tank ARJUN, NAG Missile System (NAMIS), Infantry Combat Vehicle of BMP-2 SARATH, Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle, Okay-9 Vajra-tracked Self-Propelled Howitzer Gun, BrahMos missile, 10m Short Span Bridge, Mobile Microwave Node & Mobile Network Centre and AKASH (New Generation Equipment) would be the principal sights within the mechanised columns.

A complete of six marching contingents of the Army, together with The Mechanised Infantry Regiment, The Punjab Regiment, The Maratha Light Infantry Regiment, The Dogra Regiment, The Bihar Regiment and The Gorkha Brigade will march previous the saluting dais.

Veterans’ Tableau

Another spotlight of the parade this 12 months can be Veterans’ Tableau, with the theme ‘Towards India’s Amrit Kaal with Resolve – A Veterans’ Commitment’. It will present a glimpse of veterans’ contributions within the final 75 years and their initiatives in shaping India’s future throughout ‘Amrit Kaal’.

Indian Navy Contingent

The Indian Navy contingent will comprise 144 younger sailors, led by Lt Cdr Disha Amrith as Contingent Commander. For the primary time ever, the marching contingent consists of three girls and 6 Agniveers. It can be adopted by the Naval Tableau, designed on the theme ‘Indian Navy – Combat Ready, Credible, Cohesive and Future Proof’. It will showcase the multi-dimensional capabilities of the Indian Navy, Nari Shakti and key indigenously designed and constructed belongings underneath ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.

The ahead a part of the tableau will illustrate the ladies aircrew of Dornier plane, highlighting all-women crew surveillance sortie undertaken final 12 months. The principal part of the tableau will show the ‘Make in India’ initiatives of the Navy. There can be a mannequin of the brand new indigenous Nilgiri class ship with a Dhruv helicopter deploying marine commandos. On the perimeters, fashions of indigenous Kalvari class submarines can be depicted. The rear part of the tableau will show fashions of autonomous unmanned programs being indigenously developed underneath the iDEX-Sprint Challenge.

Indian Air Force Contingent

The Indian Air Force contingent will comprise 144 air warriors and 4 officers, led by Sqn Ldr Sindhu Reddy. The Air Force tableau, designed on the theme ‘Indian Air Force Power Beyond Boundaries’, will show a rotating globe highlighting IAF’s expanded attain, whereby it has been in a position to present humanitarian help throughout borders, as additionally workouts performed with pleasant international locations.

It may also showcase Light Combat Aircraft Tejas MK-II, Light Combat Helicopter ‘Prachand’, Airborne Early Warning and Control plane NETRA, and C-295 Transport plane.

The tableau may also show a crew of GARUDs in fight gear with laser designation gear and specialist weapons.

DRDO Tableau and Equipment

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) will showcase one tableau and gear. The theme of the tableau is ‘Securing Nation with Effective Surveillance, Communication and Neutralising Threats’. The first half shall show Underwater Surveillance Platforms, which embody sonars like Ushus-2 for submarines, the Humsa collection of sonars for ships, and the Low-Frequency Dunking Sonar for helicopter launch surveillance.

The second a part of this tableau can have Land Surveillance, Communication and Neutralising platforms showcasing D4 counter-drone programs, which might carry out a real-time search, detection, monitoring and neutralising targets.

Two items of Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile Weapon System, Battery Multifunction Radar and Missile Launcher Vehicle may also be displayed.

The third half will showcase Aerial Surveillance and Communication platforms Airborne Early Warning and Control programs and TAPAS BH Medium Altitude Long Endurance UAVs. The rear half will symbolize DRDO’ Research Activities by means of a semiconductor R&D facility.

Indigenously developed Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP), a modular 8X8 wheeled fight platform carried on a 70-ton Trailer can be displayed by DRDO within the type of gear.

Indian Coast Guard Contingent

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) marching contingent can be led by Deputy Commandant Rohit Singh. The ICG, with 157 ships and 78 plane, is able to countering threats at and to the ocean.

The steady vigil of the ICG has enabled the seizure of contraband price over Rs 14,546 crore since its inception, together with Rs 2,620 crore in 2022 alone. Its attain and functionality had been demonstrated throughout the flag hoisting on 100 inhabited and uninhabited far-flung islands as a part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. The ICG has been a pioneer in girls’s empowerment, providing alternatives to girls officers in all spheres.

Contingents of CAPF and Delhi Police

Also marching down Kartavya Path would be the contingents of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) led by Assistant Commandant Poonam Gupta; the Railway Protection Force led by Assistant Security Commissioner Saurav Kumar and the Delhi Police led by Assistant Commissioner of Police Shweta S Sugathan. The Camel Contingent of Border Security Force (BSF) will march previous the saluting dais underneath the command of Deputy Commandant Manohar Singh Kheechee. For the primary time, feminine camel riders will take part within the parade, showcasing girls’s empowerment in varied fields.

National Cadet Corps Contingents

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) Boys Marching contingent, comprising 148 Senior Division cadets, can be led by Senior Under Officer Pujari Sivanand of the Maharashtra Directorate.

Senior Under Officer Sonali Sahoo of Odisha Directorate will head the NCC Girls Marching contingent, consisting of 148 Senior Division Cadets drawn from all 17 Directorates.

National Service Scheme contingent

The marching contingent of the National Service Scheme (NSS), comprising 148 volunteers, will march underneath the command of Aanchal Sharma from Himachal Pradesh, Regional Directorate of NSS, Chandigarh.

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar winners

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is conferred on youngsters with distinctive talents and excellent achievement within the fields of bravery, artwork & tradition, sports activities, innovation and social service. Eleven profitable youngsters, in jeeps, can be pushed down Kartavya Path.

Tableau of States/UTs & Ministries/Departments

Twenty-three tableaux – 17 from States/Union Territories and 6 from varied Ministries/Departments, depicting the nation’s wealthy cultural heritage, financial progress and powerful inner and exterior safety may also roll down the Kartavya Path.

Details of the 17 tableau of States/UTs with their themes are as follows:

Andhra Pradesh, Prabhala Theertham – A pageant of Peasantry throughout Makara Sankranthi

Assam- Land of Heroes and Spiritualism

Ladakh- Tourism and Composite Culture of Ladakh

Uttarakhand- Manaskhand

Tripura- Sustainable Livelihood by means of Tourism and Organic Farming in Tripura with the energetic participation of ladies.

Gujarat- Clean Green Energy Efficient Gujarat

Jharkhand- Baba Baidyanath Dham

Arunachal Pradesh- Prospects of Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh

Jammu & Kashmir- Naya Jammu and Kashmir

Kerala- Nari Shakti

West Bengal- Durga Puja in Kolkata: Inscribing Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO

Maharashtra- Sade Tin Shaktipithe and Nari Shakti

Tamil Nadu- Women Empowerment and Culture of Tamil Nadu

Karnataka- Celebrating the Power of Nari

Haryana- International Gita Mahotsav

Dadar Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu- Conservation of Tribal Culture & Heritage

Uttar Pradesh- Ayodhya Deepotsav

Details of six tableaux of Ministries/Departments are as follows:

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (Indian Council Agriculture Research)

International Year of Millets: 2023 – India’s Initiative

Ministry of Tribal Affairs- Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs)

Ministry of Home Affairs (Narcotics Control Bureau)- Narcotics Control Bureau: Resolve @ 75 – Drug-Free India

Ministry of Home Affairs (Central Armed Police Forces)- Nari Shakti in CAPF

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (Central Public Works Department)- Biodiversity Conservation

Ministry of Culture- Shakti RupenaSamsthita

Cultural Performance

Cultural performances by 479 artists chosen by means of the nationwide Vande Bharatam dance competitors will add color and groove to the Republic Day parade.

The theme of the cultural extravaganza can be ‘Nari Shakti’ offered by 326 feminine dancers, ably supported by 153 male dancers, of the age group 17-30 years. They will current classical, people and up to date fusion dances, depicting the ‘Power of Women’ by means of 5 parts Earth, Water, Air, Space and Fire.

This is the second time that the dancers of the cultural programme have been chosen by means of a Nationwide competitors.

Motorcycle Display

Another spotlight of the present can be an exhilarating bike show by the Corps of Signals’ Dare Devils crew. They will enthral the viewers with an array of formations, which may also embody a Yoga show.

Fly Past

The grand finale and probably the most eagerly-awaited section of the parade, the Fly Past, will witness a wide ranging air present by 45 plane of the Indian Air Force, one from the Indian Navy, and 4 helicopters of the Indian Army. Vintage, in addition to present fashionable plane/helicopters like Rafale, MiG-29, Su-30, Su-30 MkI Jaguar, C-130, C-17, Dornier, Dakota, LCH Prachand, Apache, Sarang& AEW&C, will roar within the skies above Kartavya Path, displaying totally different formations, together with Baaz, Prachand, Tiranga, Tangail, Vajrang, Garud, Bheem, Amrit and Trishul. The concluding Vertical Charlie manoeuvre can be carried out by Rafale fighter plane.

Like final 12 months, Doordarshan will broadcast cockpit movies throughout the flypast. The ceremony will culminate with the nationwide anthem and the discharge of Tri-colour balloons.

Special Invitees

This 12 months, invitations have been despatched to widespread folks from all walks of society reminiscent of Shramyogis concerned within the building of Central Vista, Kartavya Path, New Parliament Building, milk, vegetable distributors, avenue distributors and so on. These particular Invitees can be prominently seated at Kartavya Path.

Unique actions

A lot of distinctive actions fashioned a part of Republic Day Celebrations this 12 months. These are:

1. Military Tattoo & Tribal Dance pageant: As a part of RDC and to mark the 126th delivery anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (celebrated as Parakram Diwas), a Military Tattoo and Tribal Dance pageant ‘Aadi-Shaurya – Parv Parakram ka’ was organised at Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi on January 23 and 24, 2023. Thousands of individuals had been enthralled by 10 Military tattoos and 20 Tribal Dance performances. The occasion was interspersed with performances by well-known Bollywood playback singer Shri Kailash Kher.

2. Vande Bharatam 2.0: The second version of the Vande Bharatam dance competitors was organised as a part of RDC 2023. Entries had been sought from October 15 – November 10, 2022, from members within the age group of 17-30 years within the genres of Folk/Tribal, Classical and Contemporary/ Fusion. State/UT-level and Zonal-level competitions had been performed from November 17 to December 10, 2022, by the seven Zonal Cultural Centres underneath the aegis of the Ministry of Culture. The Grand finale was held in New Delhi on December 19 and 20, 2022 and witnessed the participation of 980 dancers.

3. Veer Gatha 2.0: Veer Gatha, one of many distinctive initiatives launched as part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ final 12 months, was organised to encourage and unfold consciousness amongst youngsters concerning the gallant deeds and sacrifices of the Armed Forces. This 12 months too, the Tri-Services organised digital and face-to-face interplay of faculty youngsters with Gallantry Award winners and the scholars (from third to twelfth Standard) submitted their entries within the type of poems, essays, work, multimedia displays and so on. More than 19 lakh entries had been acquired from all around the nation out of which 25 had been chosen as winners. They had been felicitated by Raksha Mantri at a ceremony in New Delhi on twenty fifth January. They shall additionally attend the RD parade.

4. Bharat Parv: Reflecting the ‘Jan Bhagidari’ theme, ‘Bharat Parv’ can be organised at Gyan Path in entrance of Red Fort, Delhi from January 26-31, 2023 by the Ministry of Tourism. It will showcase Republic Day Tableaux, performances by Military bands, cultural performances, Food Courts serving pan India cuisines and Crafts Bazaar.

5. E-invitation: This 12 months, bodily invitation playing cards for company and spectators have been changed by e-invitations. A devoted portal www.amantran.mod.gov.in was launched for the aim. Sale of tickets, admit playing cards, invitation playing cards and automobile parking labels have been issued on-line by means of this portal. This ensured the entire course of was safer and paperless and enabled folks from all components of the nation to attend this nationwide occasion.

6. School Band Performance at NWM: An All-India School Band competitors was organised for varied colleges to compete and carry out within the run-up to Republic Day to encourage values of self-discipline, teamwork & nationwide pleasure among the many youngsters. Over 300 colleges participated within the competitors organised by the Ministry of Defence in coordination with the Ministry of Education. Eight college bands had been chosen, which carried out on the National War Memorial from January 15-22, 2023. Prince Academy of Higher Education, Sikar, Rajasthan was adjudged as a winner in each women’ and boys’ Brass band classes. In the Pipe Band class, Thurbo Higher Secondary School, Darjeeling, West Bengal bagged the highest spot within the boys’ part, whereas Government Girls Secondary School, Namchi, South Sikkim had been named winner within the women’ part.

7. Drone Show: The largest drone present in India, comprising 3,500 indigenous drones, will mild up the night sky over the Raisina hills throughout Beating The Retreat ceremony on January twenty ninth, weaving myriad types of nationwide figures/occasions by means of easy synchronisation. It would depict the success of the start-up ecosystem, and the technological prowess of the nation’s youth and pave the best way for future path-breaking developments. The occasion can be organised by M/s Botlabs Dynamics.

8. Anamorphic Projection: For the primary time, a 3-D anamorphic projection can be organised throughout the Beating the Retreat Ceremony on the facade of the North and South Block.

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