Six ‘Agniveers’ will be part of the Navy’s marching contingent during the 74th Republic Day celebrations on Thursday, when a ceremonial parade takes place on the Path of Duty amid patriotic fervour.
This was stated in a statement issued by the Ministry of Defense on the eve of the ceremony.
President Draupadi Murmu will lead the country in celebrating Republic Day, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi will be the chief guest at the ceremony. Officials had earlier said that the military assets that will be displayed during the parade include equipment made in India, reflecting the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
The Defense Ministry said in a statement that the main battle tank Arjun, Nag Missile System (NAMIS) and K-9 Vajra will also be displayed.
“The Indian Navy contingent will comprise 144 young sailors led by Lieutenant Commander Disha Amrit, who will be the Contingent Commander. For the first time, three women and six Agniveers are included in the marching contingent.
This will be followed by the Navy tableau, which has been designed on the theme ‘Indian Navy – Combat Ready, Credible, Cohesive and Future Proof’. It will showcase Indian Navy’s multi-dimensional capabilities, indigenously designed and built flagship assets under ‘Nari Shakti’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.” The ceremony will begin with Prime Minister Narendra Modi Visited the National War Memorial and paid tributes to the martyrs by laying wreaths. Thereafter, the Prime Minister and other dignitaries will proceed to the Saluting Platform on the duty path to view the parade.
As per tradition, the national flag will be unfurled followed by a 21-gun salute along with the national anthem. For the first time in many of these, the ceremonial salute would be fired from a 105-mm Indian field gun. It replaced the older 25-pounder guns, reflecting increased ‘self-reliance’ in defence. Four Mi-17 1V/V5 helicopters of 105 Helicopter Unit will shower flowers on the spectators present on the duty path, the statement said.
The parade will begin with the President taking the salute. The parade will be commanded by second generation army officer, Parade Commander Lt Gen Dheeraj Seth. Major General Bhavnish Kumar, Chief of Staff, Delhi Area, will be the parade second-in-command.
Three Param Vir Chakra awardees and three Ashok Chakra awardees will also participate in the parade, and a “Veteran Tableau” will also be part of it – ‘India’s Amrit Kaal with the Pledge of Veterans’ Commitment’.
For the first time, a combined band and marching contingent of the Egyptian Armed Forces will take part in the ceremonial parade.
The contingent will consist of 144 soldiers, representing the main branches of the Egyptian Armed Forces, led by Colonel Elkharasawi.
The first contingent in the uniform of 61 Cavalry will be led by Captain Raizada Shaurya Bali. The 61 Cavalry is the only serving active horse cavalry regiment in the world, “with an amalgamation of all state horse units,” it said.
The Indian Air Force contingent led by Squadron Leader Sindhu Reddy will comprise 144 air warriors and four officers. The Air Force tableau, designed on the theme ‘Indian Air Force’s Power Beyond Borders’, will display a revolving globe, highlighting the extended reach of the IAF, enabling it to provide humanitarian assistance across borders. Has been capable, as well as exercises with friendly countries.
The Republic Day celebrations will take place on the revamped Central Vista Avenue and this will be the first event on the formal main road after Rajpath was renamed as Karthik Path last year.
This year invitations have been sent to common people from all sections of the society like Shram Yogis involved in the construction of Central Vista, Kartavya Path, New Parliament House, milk, vegetable vendors, street vendors etc. These will be special invitees. He is prominently seated on the path of duty, the statement said.
Building on the last year’s celebrations marking the 75th year of Independence as the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence, this year’s celebrations will witness fervor, enthusiasm, patriotic fervor and public participation, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Defense Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.
A total of 23 tableaux – 17 from states and union territories and six from various ministries and departments – will be part of the parade on Kartavi Path, showcasing India’s vibrant cultural heritage, and economic and social progress.
Other states and union territories that have been selected to display their tableaux on Katavya Path on January 26 include Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Tripura, Gujarat, Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Dadra and Nagar Are included. Haveli and Daman and Diu. This year the celebrations are being held for more than a week starting from the 126th birth anniversary of freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. A one-of-its-kind Military Tattoo and Tribal Dance Festival ‘Adi Shaurya-Parv Parakram Ka’ was organized here on 1st January. These programs will culminate on January 30, which is observed as Martyr’s Day, the statement said.
This year, the Republic Day celebrations will witness a mesmerizing performance by Vande Bharatam troupe dancers from across the country, tales of bravery by ‘Veer Gatha 2.0’ participants, melodious performances by school bands at the National War Memorial, the biggest ever drone show and 3- D anamorphic projection, it said.
Defense Ministry officials said on 18 January that the government had put 32,000 tickets up for sale online to the public. And, for the first time, all official invitations for the ceremony will be sent online, he said.
“The Republic Day parade, which will begin at around 10:30 am, will be a unique blend of the country’s military might and cultural diversity, reflecting the country’s growing indigenous capabilities, ‘Nari Shakti’ and the emergence of ‘New India’,” the statement said. Having said.
The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) will display a tableau and equipment. The theme of the tableau is ‘Security of the nation with effective surveillance, communication and neutralization of threats’, the statement said.
The indigenously developed Wheeled Armored Platform (WhAP), a modular 8X8 wheeled combat platform carried on a 70-tonne trailer, will be displayed as equipment by DRDO.
The Prime Minister’s National Child Award is given to children of exceptional ability and outstanding achievement in the fields of bravery, arts and culture, sports, innovation and social service. It added that the 11 winning children would be taken to the duty path in jeeps.
As many as 50 aircraft will take part in the 74th Republic Day celebrations on duty, including an aerial display by nine Rafales and the Navy’s IL-38, which will be displayed at the event for the first time and probably the last time, a senior official said earlier.
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