New Path of Parade, Redesigned: For the first time, an army of drones also participated in the parade on Rajpath with Central Vista; Artists selected from across the country will fill the colors of patriotism

The newly-constructed Rajpath is being decorated with two canvases 15 feet high each and a quarter of a kilometer on both sides.

This 26 January Republic Day celebration is going to be amazing and unprecedented. The biggest feature of this ceremony being held in the 75th year of independence is the parade to be held on the new Rajpath. Under the Central Vista Project, redevelopment works are underway on Rajpath from Vijay Chowk to India Gate, which are in the final stages. The special thing is that this time, for the first time, professionals selected through competition from all over the country will descend on the Rajpath.

The most unique aspect of ‘Drone Parade’ has been added to incorporate technology, swadeshi and innovation, which will make the parade memorable. The officials of the Defense Establishment told Bhaskar that this time four big initiatives have been taken to make the Republic Parade a Gana-Gana Parade. According to the Ministry of Defense, the construction of the necessary parts for the parade such as Rajpath, adjoining lawns, canals, parking areas and other parts under the Central Vista Project has been completed.

4 Underpasses and 8 Jan Suvidha Kendras were to be developed, but their work has not been completed. He will continue after the parade. The canals will also remain empty for now, they will be filled with water later. New light poles have been installed on Rajpath along the lawns and canal. To ensure smooth movement of VIPs during the parade, 16 pucca bridges have been built on the canals.

The practice of parade in pieces will start on the new Rajpath from Friday. Rehearsals will be held on January 17, 18, 20 and 21. Full dress rehearsal will take place on 23rd January as before. In view of the increasing cases of Corona, it has not been decided yet how many spectators will be allowed on the new Rajpath. But about 30 thousand terraced benches (bleachers) are ready.

1.25 km long canvas, painting on war hero theme
The newly-constructed Rajpath is being decorated with two canvases 15 feet high each and a quarter of a kilometer on both sides. These are being painted on the theme of War Heroes and Amrit Mahotsav. Kalakumbh was organized to select the painters. The paintings on canvas are so amazing that people will not be able to give up the temptation to take selfies in front of them.

More than 5 thousand families of martyrs will be honored

Tricolor, Constitution and salute to national heroes will be given by drone
For the first time, an army of 1,000 drones is ready for the parade. Through them, there will be an unmatched display of technology. Not only will the ability to control drones be seen on the sky of Rajpath, the tricolor, constitution and the elixir of freedom will also be announced in the sky in front of the heads of state of 5 Central Asian countries.

500 professionals selected out of 3,870, there will be a bang offer in the parade
There will also be shows of professional dance troupes at Rajpath. Through the Vande Mataram competition, 500 dancers have been selected from 3,870 contestants from 323 groups, who will give a bang. Through the Veergatha competition, 25 young winners have been selected for writing songs, essays and stories on national heroes. They will also participate in the parade.

Salute to martyrs in summer memorial
According to the spirit of the republic, those families are being called from all over the country, whose near and dear ones have sacrificed their lives for the country. More than 5000 families will be honored together at the Summer Memorial adjacent to India Gate.