‘Viksit Bharat’ and ‘Bharat - Loktantra ki Matruka’ to be the main themes

Parade to be heralded by 100 women artists with Indian musical instruments

16 States/UTs & nine Ministries/Organisations tableaux to display the country’s rich cultural diversity

French President Emmanuel Macron to be the Chief Guest

‘Anant Sutra - The Endless Thread’ showcasing nearly 1,900 sarees & drapes

The parade will also witness an all-women Tri-Service contingent marching down Kartavya Path

95-member marching contingent and 33-member band contingent from France will also take part

Ministry of Defence will release a Commemorative Coin and Commemorative Stamp

National School Band Competition at All-India level was conducted

The third edition of Vande Bharatam dance competition was organised