India gears up for Republic Day

Thursday, 23 Jan, 2025
The Republic Day parade will begin at 10:30 am with the ‘National Salute’ and will continue for 90 minutes. (Photo courtesy: X@narendramodi)

New Delhi: The Republic Day parade this year will be a powerful showcase of the strength, valor, and discipline of the armed forces. According to Army officials, the 76th Republic Day Parade on January 26 will be a grand celebration of India's rich heritage and its progress as a nation.

The parade will begin at 10:30 AM with the ‘National Salute’ and will continue for 90 minutes, reflecting the journey of India's heritage and growth. The Army will display New Generation Equipment in Mechanised Column.

Meanwhile, Jharkhand is set to pay tribute to the late iconic industrialist Ratan Tata through its tableau for the Republic Day celebrations, showcasing his enduring contribution to the state and the nation. The highlight will be Jamshedpur, the city the business leader helped build, famously known as the first 'steel city' of India.

This Republic Day, the Rural Development Ministry is set to showcase its impactful ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme through a vibrant tableau at Kartavya Path, celebrating women’s transformative journey towards economic independence.

Designed to ensure a minimum annual income of Rs 1 lakh for women in self-help groups (SHGs), the scheme is now a beacon of empowerment, as over 1.15 crore women have achieved this milestone.

A tableau from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) will make its debut at this year’s Republic Day parade, marking 150 years of service since the department's establishment in 1875.