Republic Day 2024 Parade: List Of Tableaux That Will Be On Display At Kartavya Path This Year
Republic Day 2024 Parade: India is ready to celebrate its 75th Republic Day on January 26th. This significant day marks the enforcement of the newly adopted Constitution in 1950, officially establishing India as a republic. The celebrations for this day encompass the annual parade at Rajpath, now renamed Kartavya Path, in New Delhi. This grand event involves march-pasts by personnel from the Indian Armed Forces and captivating tableaux that depict the diversity and culture of various states. The Republic Day celebrations last for three days, and they end with the Beating Retreat ceremony on January 29.
On this Republic Day, tableaux are set to showcase 'women empowerment' at Kartavya Path, as the Center endeavors to make the event women-centric under the theme 'Viksit Bharat.' Here's all you need to know:
How many Tableaux are in the Republic Day 2024 Parade?
A total of 25 tableaux or 'jhankiyan', comprising 16 states and Union Territories, as well as nine Ministries and Departments, will participate in the Republic Day parade, rolling down Kartavya Path. The states and UTs set to be represented in the parade include Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Ladakh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Meghalaya, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana, Manipur, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Telangana.
The tableaux representing Ministries and Organizations in the Republic Day parade are from the following entities: Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Ministry of Culture, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Election Commission of India, and Central Public Works Department (CPWD).
How Republic Day tableaux are selected??
As per tradition, the selection of tableaux is carried out by an expert committee comprising eminent individuals in the fields of art, culture, painting, sculpture, music, architecture, choreography, and more.?
The Defence Secretary highlighted that in response to concerns from some States/UTs regarding non-inclusion of their tableau in the parade, the Ministry of Defence has introduced a unique three-year roll-over plan. This plan ensures equitable participation on a rotational basis for all states and UTs over three years.
Andhra Pradesh Republic DayTableaux
Andhra Pradesh's Republic Day tableaux will center around the theme of revolutionizing school education and preparing students to be globally competitive.
Rajasthan Republic Day Tableaux
The Rajasthan Republic Day tableaux will showcase the development of women's handicraft industries and the festive culture of the state. The display will feature the famous Ghoomar dance of Rajasthan, with a mannequin of a dancer and a statue of Meera Bai, symbolizing devotion and power. Additionally, it will highlight the state's rich handicraft traditions, including bandhej, bagru print, and applique work.
Odisha Republic Day Tableaux
Odisha's Republic Day tableaux will focus on women's participation in the handicrafts and handloom sectors, emphasizing their role in preserving and promoting traditional arts.
Haryana Republic Day Tableaux
Haryana's Republic Day tableaux will illustrate the empowerment of women in the state through the government program 'Mera Parivar - Meri Pehchan.' The display will depict Haryanvi women holding digital devices, symbolizing the impact of the Digital India initiative, enabling them to access government schemes with a single click.
Madhya Pradesh Republic Day Tableaux
Madhya Pradesh's Republic Day tableaux will highlight the state's achievements in integrating women into the development process through welfare schemes. The display will emphasise the active participation of women across various sectors, including the modern service sector, small-scale industries, and traditional domains. The tableaux will feature Avani Chaturvedi, Madhya Pradesh's first woman fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force, alongside a model of a fighter plane. It will also depict women artists painting on pots, the Badal Mahal gate of Chanderi, and the weavers of globally renowned Chanderi, Maheshwar, and Bagh print sarees.
Chhattisgarh Republic Day Tableaux
This year, Chhattisgarh's tableaux will exhibit Bastar's ‘Muria Darbar,’ a 600-year-old tribal tradition of community decision-making at Kartavya Path in the national capital. The theme, 'Bastar Ki Aadim Jan Sansad: Muria Darbar,' aligns with this year’s national theme, 'India is the mother of democracy.' The tableax underscores the equal involvement of both men and women in decision-making, reflecting the women-dominant aspect of the Bastar tribal community. It will showcase the dominance of women in tribal communities in Bastar, featuring traditional bell-metals and terracotta artifacts representing their cultural heritage.
Ladakh Republic Day Tableaux
Ladakh's Republic Day tableaux will highlight the Indian women's ice hockey team, consisting of accomplished Ladakhi women, showcasing their achievements and contributions to sports.
Manipur Republic Tableaux
The Manipur Republic Day tableaux will spotlight the significant roles played by women in socio-economic activities. It will feature women intricately working with fibers from lotus stems, using traditional 'charkhas' to spin yarns. The front of the tableaux will showcase a woman collecting lotus stems from Manipur's Loktak Lake, while sides will display women riding boats and gathering lotus stems. Additionally, the tableaux will include a replica of 'Ima Keithel,' a centuries-old all-women's market in Manipur, alongside innovative fabrics crafted by Manipuri women and the process of making lotus silk by Bijayshanti Tongbram, India's first lotus silk maker.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's tableaux??
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's tableaux participating in this year's Republic Day parade will showcase the involvement and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in various sectors and industries.
CRPF Republic Day tableaux
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the largest paramilitary force in the country with nearly 3.25 lakh personnel, is gearing up to present a tableaux on the theme of 'women empowerment.' This display will prominently feature all the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), as stated by a senior CRPF officer.
IAF Republic Day tableaux
The theme of the IAF tableaux is "Indian Air Force: Power Beyond Boundaries" and will showcase some of the major assets of the IAF, including a few that have been recently inducted. This will be the first Republic Day celebrations hosted at the ceremonial boulevard after Rajpath was renamed Kartavya Path last year.
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