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The 77th Republic Day parade will showcase India’s rich cultural heritage and rapid progress towards self-reliance, with 30 tableaux rolling down Kartavya Path on January 26.
The parade’s overarching themes are ‘Swatantrata ka Mantra: Vande Mataram’ and ‘Samriddhi ka Mantra: Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, reflecting the nation’s journey towards prosperity and self-sufficiency.
Of the 30 tableaux, 17 will represent states and Union Territories, while 13 will come from various ministries, departments and services.
Key highlights include Assam’s Asharikandi Terracotta Craft Village, Chhattisgarh’s The Mantra of Freedom – Vande Mataram, and Gujarat’s Mantra of Swadeshi – Self-Reliance – Freedom: Vande Mataram.
Other notable tableaux feature Himachal Pradesh’s Dev Bhoomi, Veer Bhoomi; Jammu and Kashmir’s handicrafts and folk dances; and Kerala’s Water Metro & 100% Digital Literacy: Aatmanirbhar Kerala for Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Among the ministries, departments and services, the tableaux include Air HQs’
Veterans’ Tableau – Nation Building through War, Naval HQs’ Samudra Se Samriddhi, and the Department of Military Affairs’ Tri-Services tableau, Operation Sindoor: Victory through Jointness.
The parade will also highlight India’s progress across sectors such as education, healthcare and infrastructure development.
The Ministry of Culture’s tableau, Vande Mataram – The Soul Cry of a Nation , will underscore the significance of the national song, while the Ministry of AYUSH will present AYUSH Ka Tantra, Swasthya Ka Mantra.
As the country marks 150 years of Vande Mataram, the 77th Republic Day parade is expected to stand as a testament to India’s heritage and its journey towards becoming a self-reliant and prosperous nation, showcasing the country’s diversity and progress to the world.
Here is the list of the participating tableaux:
The parade’s overarching themes are ‘Swatantrata ka Mantra: Vande Mataram’ and ‘Samriddhi ka Mantra: Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, reflecting the nation’s journey towards prosperity and self-sufficiency.
Of the 30 tableaux, 17 will represent states and Union Territories, while 13 will come from various ministries, departments and services.
Key highlights include Assam’s Asharikandi Terracotta Craft Village, Chhattisgarh’s The Mantra of Freedom – Vande Mataram, and Gujarat’s Mantra of Swadeshi – Self-Reliance – Freedom: Vande Mataram.
Other notable tableaux feature Himachal Pradesh’s Dev Bhoomi, Veer Bhoomi; Jammu and Kashmir’s handicrafts and folk dances; and Kerala’s Water Metro & 100% Digital Literacy: Aatmanirbhar Kerala for Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Among the ministries, departments and services, the tableaux include Air HQs’
The parade will also highlight India’s progress across sectors such as education, healthcare and infrastructure development.
The Ministry of Culture’s tableau, Vande Mataram – The Soul Cry of a Nation , will underscore the significance of the national song, while the Ministry of AYUSH will present AYUSH Ka Tantra, Swasthya Ka Mantra.
As the country marks 150 years of Vande Mataram, the 77th Republic Day parade is expected to stand as a testament to India’s heritage and its journey towards becoming a self-reliant and prosperous nation, showcasing the country’s diversity and progress to the world.
Here is the list of the participating tableaux:
| State/UT & Ministry/Department |
Theme |
| Assam |
Asharikandi – Terracotta Craft Village of Assam |
| Chhattisgarh |
The Mantra of Freedom – Vande Mataram |
| Gujarat |
Mantra of Swadeshi – Self-Reliance – Freedom: Vande Mataram |
| Himachal Pradesh |
Dev Bhoomi, Veer Bhoomi |
| Jammu & Kashmir |
Handicrafts and Folk Dances of Jammu & Kashmir |
| Kerala |
Water Metro & 100% Digital Literacy: Aatmanirbhar Kerala for Aatmanirbhar Bharat |
| Maharashtra |
Ganeshotsav: A Symbol of Aatmanirbharta |
| Manipur |
Towards Prosperity: From Agricultural Fields to International Markets |
| Nagaland |
The Hornbill Festival – Celebrating Culture, Tourism & Self-Reliance |
| Odisha |
Soil to Silicon: Rooted in Tradition, Rising with Innovation |
| Puducherry |
Rich Heritage of Craft, Culture and Auroville’s Vision |
| Rajasthan |
Golden Touch of the Desert: Bikaner Gold Art (Usta Art) |
| Tamil Nadu |
Mantra of Prosperity: Self-Reliant India |
| Uttar Pradesh |
Culture of Bundelkhand |
| West Bengal |
Bengal in the Freedom Movement of India |
| Madhya Pradesh |
Punyashlok Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar |
| Punjab |
350th Year of Martyrdom of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji |
| Air HQs | Veteran Tableau – Nation Building through War |
| Naval HQs | Samudra Se Samriddhi |
| Department of Military Affairs |
Tri-Services Tableau – Operation Sindoor, Victory through Jointness |
| Ministry of Culture |
Vande Mataram – The Soul Cry of a Nation |
| Deptt of School Education & Literacy | National Education Policy 2020: Rocketing Indian School Education on the Path to Viksit Bharat |
| Ministry of AYUSH |
AYUSH KA TANTRA, SWASTHYA KA MANTRA |
| Ministry of Home Affairs (NDMA & NDRF) |
Bhuj Earthquake: 25 Years of Resilience |
| Ministry of Home Affairs (BPRD) |
Jan Kendrit Nyay Pranali - Enactment of the Three New Criminal Laws – 2023 |
| Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (CPWD) |
Vande Mataram – Commemoration of 150 Years |
| Ministry of Information & Broadcasting |
Bharat Gatha: Shruti, Kriti, Drishti |
| Ministry of Panchayati Raj |
SVAMITVA Scheme – Aatmanirbhar Panchayat se Samriddh evam Aatmanirbhar Bharat |
| Ministry of Power |
Prakash Ganga: Powering an Aatmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat |
| Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship | Powered by Skills: Building a Self-Reliant, Future-Ready India |
