In a grand gesture of national pride, the 77th Republic Day parade on January 26 will welcome around 10,000 special invitees, spotlighting India’s unsung champions. From ISRO’s space pioneers crafting Gaganyaan and Chandrayaan triumphs to deep-sea mission experts and nuclear research trailblazers, the lineup dazzles with talent.
Students shining in Atal Tinkering Labs, ‘Mann Ki Baat’ contributors, and farmers revolutionizing natural cultivation join para-athletes who conquered global stages, high-yield crop producers in pulses, oilseeds, maize, alongside PM SMILE success stories of rehabilitated transgenders and ex-beggars.
The Defence Ministry highlights tribal village development beneficiaries, rural livestock service providers, green hydrogen innovators, international medalists, empowered women SHGs, Lakhpati Didis, khadi artisans, PM Vishwakarma skilled workers, cutting-edge semiconductor startups, unorganized laborers, street vendors, BRO builders.
Jal Jeevan Mission water warriors, PMAY rural homeowners, crop-insured farmers, anganwadi caregivers, disaster heroes, Northeast cultural stars, tribal leaders, Veer Gatha honorees, model panchayat heads, Buddhist monks, international youth reps, astronomy prodigies, and patent powerhouses complete this mosaic of merit.
Prime vantage points await them at the parade, complemented by visits to iconic sites like the National War Memorial and PM Sangrahalaya, and direct dialogues with ministers. This visionary step elevates Republic Day as a true people’s festival, embodying inclusivity and motivation for every Indian.