Republic Day 2026: Kerala tableau showcases country's first water metro, 100 % digital literacy

New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): Duirng the parade in the 77th anniversary celebrations of Republic Day, the tableau of Kerala highlights two transformative milestones -the country's first Water Metro and the achievement of 100% Digital Literacy. It presented an inspiring model of inclusive development on the path to an Aatmanirbhar Kerala, contributing to an Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
The tractor unit featured Sarasu, the Brand Ambassador for Digital Literacy, set in a rural landscape. Engaged with a smartphone and laptop, she represents grassroots digital empowerment. Through her social media channel showcasing traditional cooking, she demonstrates how digital access enables self-reliance, entrepreneurship, and wider reach.
Kerala's iconic spices and agricultural produce, coconut, jackfruit, banana, pepper, and ginger, surround the scene, symbolising a prosperous rural life strengthened by digital connectivity were showcased.
The trailer showcased a full-scale Water Metro boat with its terminal, representing green and inclusive mobility. Designed to connect the islands of Kochi's backwaters, the Water Metro ensures safe, affordable, and sustainable transport for all. People from diverse walks of life are depicted aboard, including members of the Haritha Karma Sena, the state's "green army" dedicated to waste management and environmental protection.
Folk dancers flanking the tableau added rhythm and cultural vibrancy, reflecting Kerala's rich heritage.
Blending tradition with innovation, this tableau brought together digital inclusion, women's empowerment, environmental responsibility, and sustainable transport.
Republic Day marks a defining milestone in India's national journey. It marks the day the Constitution of India came into force on January 26, 1950, formally establishing the country as a 'Sovereign Democratic Republic'.
While independence on August 15, 1947, ended colonial rule, it was the adoption of the Constitution that completed India's transition to self-governance based on law, institutional accountability, and the will of the Indians. (ANI)