75th Republic Day Parade: Here Are The Many Firsts That'll Be Witnessed This 26 January

75th Republic Day Parade: India will celebrate its 75th Republic Day on Friday, January 26, 2024. The preparations are going on in full swing. This year will be extra special because French President Emmanuel Macron will be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations.

Centered around the themes of ¡®Viksit Bharat and Mother of Democracy¡¯ the Republic Day celebrations on January 26th will highlight India's rich cultural heritage with a special emphasis on maximum participation of women, stated Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane on Friday. The 75th Republic Day celebrations will take place on the revamped Central Vista Avenue.

75th Republic Day Parade: Here Are The Many First To Witness This 26 January

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Here is the list of the many first to be showcased at the 75th Republic Day parade

• In a historic first, the Republic Day parade will kick off with 100 women artists playing traditional Indian musical instruments like Sankh, Naadswaram, and Nagada, a departure from the tradition of military bands leading the way.
• Adding to the novelty, the parade will witness the participation of two French Rafale fighter jets and a multi-role tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft in the flypast.
• A 95-member French marching contingent, along with a 33-member band contingent, will also be part of the celebrations.
• Notably, a groundbreaking 144-personnel tri-service women contingent, with 48 members from each service, will join the parade for the first time.
• Furthermore, the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) contingents will include all-women units, as announced by the defense secretary.
• This year's special highlight is the all-women Tri-Service contingent, a historic first showcasing the strength and capabilities of Indian women.
  
• Captain Supreetha CT and Major Jerry Blaize belong to different contingents but will be marching together to create history. The couple, who got married in June 2023, said it was a sheer coincidence that they were getting to march together on the occasion.
  

Approximately 13,000 special guests have been extended invitations to attend this year's Republic Day parade. The Defence Secretary emphasized that the goal is to offer an opportunity to individuals from diverse backgrounds to participate in the national festival, aligning with the Government¡¯s vision of 'Jan Bhagidari' (people's participation). Quoting the Prime Minister, he described these guests as a source of pride for the country.

75th Republic Day Parade: Here Are The Many First To Witness This 26 January

Anant Sutra - The Endless Thread

The Ministry of Culture will be showcasing the ¡®Anant Sutra - The Endless Thread¡¯ textile installation at Kartavya Path. It will be installed behind the spectators seated in the enclosures. Anant Sutra is a visually stunning tribute to the saree, India¡¯s timeless gift to the world of fashion. This unique installation will showcase nearly 1,900 sarees and drapes from every corner of the country, mounted at a height with wooden frames along the Kartavya Path. It will have QR codes that can be scanned to know the details about weaving and embroidery arts used in it.

The Indian Air Force¡¯s C-295 medium transport aircraft, inducted in September of the previous year, will make its debut flyover at Kartavya Path. The flypast will feature 51 aircraft, including fighters, transport planes, helicopters, and a heritage aircraft.

The IAF marching contingent, led by Squadron Leader Rashmi Thakur, will feature a tableau with the theme 'Bharatiya Vayu Sena: Saksham, Sashakt, Atmanirbhar,' and will include Su-30 pilots Flight Lieutenant Ananya Sharma and Flying Officer Asma Sheikh.

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