Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth honored the best Marching Contingents and Tableaux of the Republic Day Parade 2025 at the Rashtriya Rangshala Camp in Delhi. Along with these awards, he also presented special prizes to the CPWD Tableau and artists of the cultural performances. Additionally, six mementos were awarded to representatives of the tractor companies that participated in the parade.
A panel of judges evaluated the performances of the Marching Contingents from the Services and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and the tableaux from various States, Union Territories, and Central Ministries/Departments. The results were as follows:
Best Marching Contingents
Services: Jammu & Kashmir Rifles Contingent
CAPFs/Auxiliary Forces: Delhi Police Marching Contingent
Top Three Tableaux (States/UTs)
1. Uttar Pradesh – Mahakumbh 2025: Swarnim Bharat – Virasat aur Vikas
2. Tripura – Eternal Reverence: Worship of 14 Deities in Tripura – Kharchi Puja
3. Andhra Pradesh – Etikoppaka Bommalu – Eco-Friendly Wooden Toys
Best Tableau from Central Ministries/Departments
Ministry of Tribal Affairs – Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh
Special Prizes
CPWD Tableau – 75 Years of Constitution of India
‘Jayati Jai Mamah Bharatam’ Dance Group
Popular Choice Awards (Based on MyGov Poll – Jan 26-28, 2025)
Citizens participated in an online poll to vote for their favorite Marching Contingents and Tableaux in the Popular Choice Category. The winners were:
Best Marching Contingents (Popular Choice)
Services: Signals Contingent
CAPFs/Auxiliary Forces: CRPF Marching Contingen.
Top Three Tableaux (Popular Choice – States/UTs)
1. Gujarat – Swarnim Bharat: Virasat Aur Vikas
2. Uttar Pradesh – Mahakumbh 2025: Swarnim Bharat – Virasat aur Vikas
3. Uttarakhand – Cultural Heritage and Adventure Sports
Best Tableau from Central Ministries/Departments (Popular Choice)
Ministry of Women & Child Development – Multifaceted Journey of Women and Children Under Government Schemes
Raksha Rajya Mantri’s Address
In his speech, Shri Sanjay Seth echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s sentiments, stating that the participation of individuals in the Republic Day Parade reflects their dedication and love for the nation. He highlighted the creativity and craftsmanship displayed in all tableaux and emphasized the collective effort of 140 crore Indians towards realizing PM Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
He also thanked the Ministry of Culture for their efforts in setting a new Guinness World Record with 5,000 artists performing in the cultural showcase. The event concluded with three spectacular cultural performances by Tableaux Artists, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.