Republic Day: From Tickets' Prices For Parade, To Anant Sutra, Chief Guests: List Of Events From January 26

The Republic Day is a very special moment for the country as it marks the Constitution of India which came into effect on January 26, 1950. On this day, it's a compulsory holiday for citizens across India, either be schools, offices or banks. This auspicious day begins with hoisting ceremonies and parades by armed forces and school children are held in different parts of the country. Special events with attendees like Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take place in the national capital.

Here is a list of events that will take place on January 26, 2024:

1. Republic Day Parade:

With the themes of 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Bharat - Loktantra ki Matruka', the 75th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path on January 26, 2024 will be women-centric.

For the first time, the parade will be heralded by 100 women artists playing Indian musical instruments. The parade would commence with the music of Sankh, Naadswaram, Nagada, etc. to be played by women artists.

The parade will also witness an all-women Tri-Service contingent marching down Kartavya Path for the first time. The CAPF contingents will also consist of women personnel. "Best representation of women will be seen in this year's Republic Day parade," the Defence Secretary said.

The parade will start at 1030 hrs and run for a duration of approx. 90 minutes. The seating capacity at Kartavya Path is 77,000, of which 42,000 is reserved for the general public.

2. Chief Guests:

French President Emmanuel Macron will be the Chief Guest at this year's Republic Day Parade. A 95-member marching contingent and a 33-member band contingent from France will also take part in the parade. Along with the aircraft of the Indian Air Force, one Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft and two Rafale aircraft of the French Air Force will participate in the Fly-past.

3. Special Guests:

Around 13,000 Special Guests have also been invited to witness the parade this year. Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane earlier stated that the objective is to provide an opportunity for people from all walks of life to take part in the national festival, in line with the Government's vision of Jan Bhagidari. He quoted the Prime Minister as saying that these guests are the pride of the country.

These Special Guests include the best performers in various fields and those who made the best use of various schemes of the Government such as Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural & Urban), PM Ujjwala Yojana, PM Street Vendor's Aatmanirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi), PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, PM Fasal Bima Yojana, PM Vishwakarma Yojana, PM Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojna, PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, Stand-Up India scheme, Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme and Rashtriya Gokul Mission. Sarpanches of Vibrant Villages, women workers of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Electronic Manufacturing sectors & Central Vista Project, women Space Scientists of ISRO, Yoga Teachers (Ayushman Bharat), winners of international sports events and Paralympic medalists will also attend the parade, in addition to Best Self-Help Groups, Farmers Producer Organisations, references of PM Mann ki Baat programme, and 'Super-100' of Project Veer Gatha 3.0 & winners of National School Band Competition. These special guests will be prominently seated at Kartavya Path.

4. Tableaux

16 States/UTs and nine Ministries/Departments - will roll down the Kartavya Path during the parade. The States/UTs are Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana, Manipur, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Ladakh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Meghalaya, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana. The Ministries/Organisations are the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Ministry of Culture, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Centre For Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Election Commission of India, and Central Public Works Department (CPWD).

5. Anant Sutra:

The Ministry of Culture will be showcasing the 'Anant Sutra - The Endless Thread' textile installation at Kartavya Path. It will be installed behind the spectators seated in the enclosures. Anant Sutra is a visually stunning tribute to the saree, India's timeless gift to the world of fashion. This unique installation will showcase nearly 1,900 sarees and drapes from every corner of the country, mounted at a height with wooden frames along the Kartavya Path. It will have QR codes which can be scanned to know the details about weaving and embroidery arts used in it.

6. Commemorative Coin & Stamp:

As the Nation is celebrating the 75th year of its Republic this year, the Ministry of Defence will release a Commemorative Coin and Commemorative Stamp during the celebrations.

7. Bharat Parv:

Reflecting the 'Jan Bhagidari' theme, 'Bharat Parv' has been organised at the Red Fort, Delhi from January 23-31, 2024 by the Ministry of Tourism. It will showcase Republic Day Tableaux, performances by the Military Bands, cultural performances, Crafts Bazaar and Food Courts dishing out pan India cuisines.

8. E-ticket:

To ensure maximum Jan Bhagidari, the number of seats for the public has been enhanced. Accordingly, the number of tickets for the public has been increased which can be booked from www.aamantran.mod.gov.in. The details of the price and number of tickets for the Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony, 2024 are as under:-

For Republic Day Parade on 26th January, 2024:

- Rs 20 = 4,320 tickets
- Rs 100 = 37,680 tickets

For the Beating Retreat Ceremony on 29th January 2024:

Rs 100 = 1,200 tickets

Tickets for the Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony may also be booked through the MSeva Mobile App available on Google Play Store.

9. Park & Ride and Metro Facility

Free of cost Park & Ride and Metro Facility would be provided to the public for witnessing the Republic Day Parade. Metro will be operational on January 26, 2024, beginning at 0400 hrs. Guests and ticket holders may avail metro facility free of cost by displaying their invitation/ticket. Free of cost Park & Ride bus facility may be availed by the guests and ticket holders from JLN Stadium and Palika Bazaar Parking area.

10. PM's NCC Rally:

The PM's NCC rally is scheduled to be held at Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt. on January 27, 2024, where Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will review the multifarious activities of the NCC.

11. Beating Retreat:

The beating Retreat ceremony, which will be held at Vijay Chowk on January 29, 2024, will witness all Indian tunes to mark the culmination of the 75th Republic Day celebrations. The tunes will be played by bands of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, and CAPFs before a distinguished audience comprising President Smt Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, other Union Ministers, senior officials and the general public.

The Defence Secretary stated that an online competition will be held wherein people can sing/play Indian tunes, highlighting the sacrifices & patriotism of soldiers, and upload them on MyGov. Top entries will be given rewards.