Indian women are nowhere less in any way and they excel and present their calibre in every field. On the occasion of the 75th Republic Day, Nari Shakti took centre stage and it is on complete display as women soldiers march down the Kartavya Path.
For the first time ever on the Kartavya Path marched an all-women contingent of the Armed Forces Medical Services, led by Maj Srishti Khullar with Capt Amba Samant from Army Dental Corps, Surg Lt Kanchana from Indian Navy, Fit Lt Dhivya Priya from Indian Air Force as the sub-ordinate officer
The parade on India's 75th Republic Day parade concluded after a spectacular showcase of the country's military might and diverse culture at Kartavya Path on Friday.
Demonstrating Nari Shakti on Republic Day, the Defence Research and Development Organisation tableau was led by Sunita Jena, an outstanding scientist and a specialist in guided missiles. She had developed Indigenous Liquid Ramjet Technology using the technology for STAR series missiles.
Manipur's Ima Keithel or the "Mother's Market, a 500-year-old market, the one and only in the world run entirely by women, is the central theme of the state's tableau that was showcased to the nation from Kartavya Path.
The CISF's women band was in vibrant Lahariya turbans adorned with saffron hackles and sparkling band instruments, playing the spirited tune of 'Amar Senani'. The band was led by Constable Kashyap Monika Narendra conveying CISF's unwavering commitment to national security.
The trailer reflects Uttar Pradesh's path and pace of progress propelled by cultural heritage. The trailer features two sadhus with the Kalash symbol, emblematic of the upcoming Magh Mela in Prayagraj and the Mahakumbh to be held in 2025.
The Meghalaya tableau opens an enchanting display of the state's cherry blossoms, transforming the landscape into a canvas awash in delicate shades of pink.
The Arunachal tableau is about the Singchung Bugun Village Community Reserve (SBVCR) which is a 17-square-kilometre biodiversity hotspot in Arunachal Pradesh. It was created in 2017 to protect bio-diversity in the region for traditional and cultural conservation values and practices.