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The Republic Day Parade 2025 will feature the theme 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas' (Golden India: Heritage and Development), highlighting India's rich cultural heritage and its developmental strides.
Participating States and Union Territories:
Fifteen states and UTs have been selected to present their tableaux on Kartavya Path on January 26, 2025:
Andhra Pradesh
Bihar
Chandigarh
Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu
Goa
Gujarat
Haryana
Jharkhand
Karnataka
Madhya Pradesh
Punjab
Tripura
Uttarakhand
Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
Participating Union Ministries and Departments:
In addition to the states and UTs, 11 Union ministries and departments will showcase their tableaux, including:
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Department of Rural Development
Department of Financial Services
Department of Social Justice & Empowerment
Indian Coast Guard
Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Earth Sciences (IMD)
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (CPWD)
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Selection Process:
The Ministry of Defence oversees a consultative and transparent selection process for the tableaux. An expert committee, comprising eminent personalities from various fields, evaluates the proposals based on theme, concept, design, and visual impact. Due to time constraints in the parade, only a limited number of tableaux are shortlisted. States and UTs not selected for the parade are invited to display their tableaux during Bharat Parv at Red Fort from January 26-31.
Significance of the Theme:
The chosen theme, 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas,' aims to showcase India's diverse strengths, cultural inclusiveness, and its journey towards a glorious future. The tableaux will reflect the nation's rich heritage and developmental achievements, resonating with both national and global audiences. 
This celebration not only honors India's past but also highlights its ongoing progress, embodying the spirit of unity in diversity.
What is Tableaux: 
Tableaux are artistic displays used in parades. They represent cultural, historical, and social themes. Each tableau tells a unique story, denoting the diversity and unity of India.

About India Republic Day:
Republic Day in India, celebrated on January 26th, is one of the most important national holidays. It marks the day in 1950 when the Constitution of India came into effect, making India a sovereign, democratic republic. The significance of the day is rooted in the adoption of the Constitution, replacing the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of the country.
Historical Context:
January 26, 1930: The Indian National Congress (INC) had declared Purna Swaraj (complete independence) from British rule, and the day was celebrated as Independence Day until India gained freedom in 1947.
After independence, the need for a Constitution to govern the newly independent nation arose. A Constituent Assembly was formed, which worked on drafting the Constitution for about 2.5 years.
On November 26, 1949, the Constitution was adopted, but it came into effect on January 26, 1950. This date was chosen to honor the earlier declaration of Purna Swaraj.