Republic Day 2025 • Swarnim Bharat • State Tableaux • Cultural Heritage • Defence Integration

Swarnim Bharat: Republic Day 2025 Celebrates Heritage and Progress

India’s 76th Republic Day Parade, held on January 26, 2025, will dazzle the nation with a magnificent line-up of 16 State/UT tableaux and 10 Ministry/Department entries. Celebrated under the theme “Swarnim Bharat – Virasat Aur Vikas” (Golden India – Heritage and Development), the event promises a visual journey through the country’s rich culture, traditions, and transformative progress.

🎨 Participating States and Their Themes

Each state tableau offers a unique glimpse into India’s diverse identity:

• Goa – Cultural Heritage of the West Coast
• Uttarakhand – The Spirit of Adventure
• Haryana – Eternal Wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita
• Jharkhand – Tribal Legacy and Progressive Future
• Gujarat – Swarnim Bharat: Golden Path of Progress
• Andhra Pradesh – Eco-friendly Toys for a Sustainable Future
• Punjab – Traditional Wisdom and Cultural Brilliance
• Uttar Pradesh – Mahakumbh 2025: Faith, Ritual, and Unity
• Bihar – Reawakening of Nalanda University
• Madhya Pradesh – The Wild Beauty of Kuno National Park
• Tripura – Celebration of Kharchi Puja
• Karnataka – Stone Craft: Legacy in Carved Granite
• West Bengal – Self-Reliance (Atmanirbharata) as a Cultural Ethos
• Chandigarh – A City of Heritage and Innovation
• Delhi – Quality Education for Every Child
• Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu – Tribute to the Indian Navy

🏛️ Ministry Tableaux: Powering Policy with Purpose

A compelling display of government initiatives and thematic narratives:

• Department of Social Justice & Empowerment – The Constitution: Cornerstone of Justice
• Ministry of Tribal Affairs – Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh (Year of Tribal Pride)
• Ministry of Women & Child Development – Empowering Journeys of Women & Children
• Ministry of New & Renewable Energy – Sustainable Energy for a Glorious Future
• Ministry of Rural Development – Lakhpati Didi: Women-led Rural Prosperity
• Department of Financial Services – India’s Financial Evolution
• Ministry of Earth Sciences – Modern Weather Forecasting for a Resilient Nation
• Department of Animal Husbandry – Celebration of Indigenous Breeds
• Ministry of Culture – Vibrant Heritage, Visionary Growth
• CPWD (Central Public Works Department) – 75 Years of the Constitution through Floral Artistry

🪖 Tri-Services Tableau: Unity in Defence

For the first time, the Tri-Services Tableau will take centre stage with the theme:
“Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat” (Empowered and Secure India)

• Depicts Joint Operations Room, battlefield coordination, and synergy between land, air, and naval forces
• Showcases indigenous platforms like Arjun MBT, Tejas MkII, and more
• Embodies the Ministry of Defence’s declaration of 2025 as the “Year of Reforms”, emphasising jointness, integration, and unified action

✨ Significance of the Parade

This year’s Republic Day Parade is more than a ceremonial event—
It is a national expression of unity in diversity, celebrating both India’s cultural soul and technological stride.

From tribal pride and spiritual traditions to green technology and military integration, Swarnim Bharat stands as a radiant reflection of what India is—and what it aspires to become.