How are tableaux selected for the Republic Day parade, who gives approval? Know everything here
Every year on the occasion of Republic Day in the country, a parade is held on the duty path of the capital Delhi, tableaus from every state of the country are included in this parade. Preparations for the parade have already started, so the tableaux of the states have been prepared, whereas this time the tableau of Delhi has not been approved. Regarding this, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal have targeted the central government and BJP.
Former Delhi CM and Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal, while targeting the Bharatiya Janata Party, said that “Delhi’s tableau has been continuously going out for the last few years. Why is there so much hatred towards Delhi and its people?”
Let us tell you that the Republic Day Parade presents a wonderful view of Indian culture and diversity. The tableaux of different states form an important part of this grand parade held on the duty path of Delhi every year on 26 January. The objective of these tableaux is to showcase Indian culture, art, history and major contributions of the state. But do you know how these tableaux are selected and who is responsible for this process? So let us know how the tableaux are selected for Republic Day and who selects them.
Tableau Selection Process:
Selection of tableaux for the Republic Day Parade is a long and rigorous process. First, the proposed tableau designs and ideas from each state and central ministry are presented. These proposals are reviewed by a variety of experts, including experts in the fields of art, history, culture and design.
A committee constituted by the Defense Ministry selects the tableaux.
The tableaux for the Republic Day parade are selected by a committee of the Defense Ministry. Every year suggestions for tableaux are sought from states and union territories. After that, when all the states send their suggestions, the committee discusses them. Only after that the tableaux of any state are selected.
3D models of all the tableaux are ordered
For the selection of tableaux, the committee also asks for 3D models of their tableaux from all the states. So that we can know how their tableaus are going to look. If it meets all the criteria of the committee then that tableau is selected.
selection committee:
The main work of selecting the tableau is done by a special selection committee. This committee is constituted by the Defense Ministry. This committee includes experts, officials from the Ministry of Art and Culture, representatives of the Indian Army, and other senior government officials. The selection committee has to ensure that the proposed tableau not only reflects the distinctive contribution of the State or Ministry, but is also in line with the objectives of the parade and the expectations of the audience.
Why is selection of Tableau important?
The tableau of the Republic Day parade is not just a showpiece; It highlights various aspects of Indian society. Be it the historical heritage of a state, cultural features or promotion of major schemes of the state government, every tableau has a special message. During the selection process it is ensured that the tableau design is not only attractive but also reflects culture, tradition and modernity.
Committee decisions and tableau preparations:
Once the design and idea of the tableau is approved by the selection committee, the state or ministry starts preparing its tableau. This process can last for months, involving a team of artists, artisans and designers. During the construction of the tableau, care is taken to ensure that all the elements work properly and that it is displayed perfectly on the day of the parade.
Approval and final selection for Tableau:
Once the design and construction of the tableau is finalized, it is given final approval by the Defense Ministry. Subsequently, on the day of the parade, these tableaux are displayed on the duty path, where millions of people and TV viewers can watch it. During this time, information about the cultural heritage of the state, its historical events and government schemes is made available to the people.
