New Delhi: A total of 30 tableaux, out of which 17 from States and Union Territories and 13 from Ministries, Departments and Services, will roll down Kartavya
Path in New Delhi during the 77th Republic Day parade on January 26, 2026, celebrating India’s freedom legacy and its march towards self-reliance.
Aligned with the themes ‘Swatantrata ka Mantra: Vande Mataram’ and ‘Samriddhi ka Mantra: Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, this year’s tableaux will present a blend of history and contemporary progress. The displays will commemorate 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram while highlighting India’s rapid advancement across sectors, rooted in cultural diversity and indigenous innovation.
States showcase heritage
Several states and Union Territories will use their tableaux to reflect regional identity, cultural traditions and local development journeys. Assam will highlight the Asharikandi terracotta craft village, while Chhattisgarh and Gujarat will interpret freedom and self-reliance through the symbolism of Vande Mataram and swadeshi ideals. Himachal Pradesh will project its image as Dev Bhoomi and Veer Bhoomi, while Jammu and Kashmir will showcase its handicrafts and folk dances.
Kerala’s tableau will focus on the Water Metro and its achievement of 100 per cent digital literacy, linking state-level initiatives with the broader vision of a self-reliant India. Maharashtra will present Ganeshotsav as a symbol of community-driven self-reliance, Nagaland will celebrate the Hornbill Festival and Rajasthan will spotlight Bikaner’s Usta Art. Odisha’s ‘Soil to Silicon’ theme will trace the transition from tradition to technology, while West Bengal will recall Bengal’s role in India’s freedom movement.
Defence, governance focus
The ministries and services tableaux will underline national priorities spanning defence preparedness, governance reforms and social resilience. The armed forces will present a veteran tableau and a tri-services display on Operation Sindoor, highlighting jointness and coordinated operations. Other tableaux will focus on disaster resilience through the Bhuj earthquake, the enactment of the three new criminal laws, the National Education Policy 2020, AYUSH systems and urban infrastructure development.
From freedom to future
Additional tableaux will highlight initiatives such as the SVAMITVA scheme for empowering panchayats, power sector reforms under Prakash Ganga, and skill development aimed at building a future-ready workforce. Together, the tableaux are designed to narrate India’s journey from its freedom legacy to a confident, self-reliant and Viksit Bharat on the Republic Day stage.
