‘ATMANIRBHAR’ BHARAT TO WITNESS MANY ‘FIRSTS’!

The first Republic Day celebrations hosted at the ceremonial boulevard after Rajpath was renamed to ‘Kartavya Path’

In India, the Republic Day and Independence Day are the two most significant national holidays. Across the nation, people celebrate the day with fervour and patriotism. This Republic Day parade will be a unique spectacle. The ceremonial boulevard Rajpath’s new name, Kartavya Path, will see the first appearance of tanks, weapons, and soldiers.

32,000 E-TICKETS

This year, Central Vista Avenue will host the 74th Republic Day festivities. According to defence ministry officials, the Central government has made 32,000 tickets available for online purchase by the general public. According to the news agency, they stated that all official invitations for the ceremonial event will be sent online for the first time.

Make In India Weapons

Nine Rafale aircraft will participate in the aerial display, along with the Navy’s IL-38, which will be displayed for the first and possibly final time.

Senior Indian Air Force (IAF) official

The Border Security Force’s (BSF) camel contingent will have women participants for the first time. For the first time, only ‘Made in India’ weapon systems will

In an effort by the government to move away from the remnants of the colonial era, the 21gun salute given to the President prior to the start of the parade will be fired for the first time by Indian guns rather than British guns.

This year, as the government pushes its Make in India initiative, 105 mm Indian field guns will replace the vintage artillery with 25-pounder guns that typically fires the thunderous ceremonial 21-Gun Salute during the Republic Day celebrations. Along with the IL-38 planes, the Kartavya Path will see the debut of formations like “Bheem” and “Vajrang.”

“DAREDEVILS”

Motorcyclists

Another highlight of this year’s Republic Day is a group of “Daredevils” motorcyclists from the Corps of Signals who will participate in the parade under the co-command of a fe-

INDIGENOUSLY-MADE 105 MM FIELD GUNS TO BE USED FOR THE 1ST TIME

Before 2023, British guns were used to accord the 21-gun salute to the President of India before the parade. Now, however, under the government’s ‘Make in India’ scheme, indigenously-made 105 mm field guns will replace the vintage artillery of 25-powder guns.

male officer. Women will join the BSF Camel Contingent for the first time.

Egyptian Army Military Contingent

An Egyptian Army military contingent will participate in the Republic Day parade in India. 144 members of the Egyptian military contingent will march in the parade. “This is for the first time that the Pres-

Very Special Invitees

The 74th Republic Day celebrations this is year will see some special invitees. This time, the invites have been sent to common people from all walks of the society such as Shramyogis involved in construction of Central Vista, Kartavya Path, New Parliament Building, milk, vegetable vendors, and street vendors etc. These special Invitees will be prominently seated at Kartavya Path and enjoy the pride of new India.

VETERANS’ TABLEAU

ment on Monday.

Param Vir Chakra Recipients

Six Marching Contingents, nine Mechanized Columns, Mounted Columns of the 61 Cavalry, and a fly-past by Army Aviation helicopters will serve as the Indian Army’s representatives. This year’s Parade will also feature three recipients of the Param Vir Chakra and three recipi-