Republic Day 2025: 15 States, 11 Ministries to Present Tableaux

The Ministry of Defence announced the theme for the Republic Day 2025 tableaux as “Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas” (Golden India: Heritage and Development). This year’s tableaux will showcase the dynamic relationship between India’s rich heritage and its ongoing development. The display will take place on Kartavya Path and feature creative exhibits from various states, Union Territories, and central ministries. Aimed at highlighting India’s diversity, the Republic Day tableaux will offer a glimpse of the country’s cultural roots and modern progress.

Key Facts About Republic Day Parade Tableaux

• Theme: “Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas” (Golden India: Heritage and Development).
• Event: Annual Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path.

Participants

• States and Union Territories (15): Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.
• Union Ministries and Departments (11): Tableaux from the Union government will also be featured.
• Alternative for Unselected States/UTs: States and UTs not selected for Kartavya Path can showcase their tableaux at the Bharat Parv held at Red Fort from January 26 to 31, 2025.

Selection Process

• The Ministry of Defence emphasized that the selection of states and ministries was conducted in a fair, transparent, and merit-based manner. The process involved several steps to ensure high-quality representation,
• Proposals Invited: States, Union Territories, and Union ministries were invited to submit their proposals for the tableaux.
• Expert Committee: A panel of experts, including professionals in art, culture, music, architecture, and choreography, evaluated the submissions.
• Selection Criteria: The main criteria for selection included:
• Originality: The uniqueness of the tableau concept.
• Creativity: Innovative presentation of ideas.
• Aesthetic Composition: Visual appeal and balance in design.
• Heritage and Development: A clear representation of India’s cultural heritage and progress.
• Incorporation of Feedback: Based on recommendations from a senior-level meeting held in April 2024, the selection process was enhanced to ensure better quality and diversity in the tableaux.
• Exclusion of Repetitive Ideas: Proposals that showcased similar ideas were excluded to ensure variety and uniqueness.

Key Highlights

• The theme aims to portray India’s journey from rich cultural roots to modern achievements, balancing both heritage and development.
• The selected states, UTs, and ministries will represent India’s diversity, including historical, cultural, and technological advancements.
• The initiative is designed to present India’s progress and heritage to a global audience, showcasing the country’s unity in diversity.