First time events in Republic Day 2023 Parade : This year’s parade will witness multiple events for the first time

First time events in Republic Day 2023 Parade

India celebrates its 74th Republic Day, showcasing the nation’s road to self-reliance from Kartavya Path, the revamped ceremonial boulevard from the British period once known as the ‘Rajpath’.

President Droupadi Murmu lead the Republic Day celebrations that began from the Kartavya Path.

India’s 74th Republic Day celebrations is the President Murmu’s first after assuming charge as the President of the country last year.

The 74th Republic Day Parade begins at 10:30 AM from Vijay Chowk and head towards Lal Quila. The Parade ceremony commence with the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the National War Memorial. He lead the nation in paying solemn tributes to the brave hearts by laying a wreath. After that, the national flag unfurled followed by the national anthem with a 21-gun salute using 105-mm Indian Field Guns.

For the first time, Kartavya Path witnesses the 21 Gun Salute given to President Droupadi Murmu during the parade with 105 mm Indian Field Guns replacing the British-made 25-pounder guns.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi was the chief guest of the grand event.

While last year's celebrations marked the 75th year of Independence as 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav', this year's celebrations will witness fervour, enthusiasm, patriotic fervor and 'Jan Bhagidari' as envisioned by Prime Minister Modi.

The parade this year is to be extra special with many first-time events scheduled. As the participants prepare to showcase India’s growing prowess and cultural diversity during the parade on the Kartavya path (formerly known as Rajpath).

Kartavya Path hosts first Republic Day parade since name change

There are various events held for the first time in Republic Day parade 2023:

Program for the first time in the Republic Day parade

The combined band and marching contingent of the Egyptian Armed Forces

The combined band and marching contingent of the Egyptian Armed Forces, led by Colonel Mahmoud Mohamed Abdel Fattah El Kharasawy, marched on the Kartavya Path  for the first time. The contingent consisted of 144 soldiers, representing the main branches of the Egyptian Armed Forces.

Made-in-India weapon systems showcased

This year, only Made-in-India weapon systems showcased at the Republic Day parade, keeping with the theme of “Atmanirbhar Bharat”.

For the first time in India’s independent history, the iconic 21-GUns Salute to the President during the parade will use 105 mm Indian Field Guns replacing the British-made 25-Pounder guns. This year, only Made-in-India weapon systems, showcased at the Republic Day parade, keeping with the theme of “Atmanirbhar Bharat”.

12 women riders are participate of the Camel Contingent of BSF

For the first time, 12 women riders are participate of the Camel Contingent of the Border Security Force (BSF) and among the 16 marching contingents from the armed forces, Central Para Military Forces, Delhi Police, National Cadet Corps (NCC), NSS along with 19 military pipes and drums bands in the Republic Day parade this year.

The “Daredevils” Motor Cycle Riders – woman officer.

A team of “Daredevils” motor cycle riders from Corps of Signals co-led by a woman officer is the part of the parade.  Lieutenant Dimple Bhati from the Corps of Signals, part of the Indian Army’s Daredevils motorcycle team at the Republic Day parade this year. The women officer had been training with the team for the last one year.

The Agniveers of India

The newly-recruited Agniveers will also be a part of the parade for the first time.

The Narcotics Control Bureau also showcased a tableau for the first time.

In a first, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) will display a tableau during the Republic Day parade. ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’, and a group of people standing in front of it, wearing different costumes of India and holding their arms out, with a banner placed below bearing a line Together We Can Do It.

The Indian Navy’s IL-38

The Indian Navy’s IL-38 showcased during the parade for the first and last time. IL-38 has served Indian Navy for 42 years.

The biggest drone show in India

The biggest drone show in India, comprising 3,500 indigenous drones, will light up the evening sky over the Raisina hills during Beating the Retreat ceremony on January 29th.

A 3-D anamorphic projection of Retreat Ceremony

For the first time, a 3-D anamorphic projection, organised during the Beating the Retreat Ceremony on the farade of the North and South Block.

Garud Special Forces of the Indian Air Force

Garud Special Forces of the Indian Air Force are participating for the first time in the Republic Day parade. Squadron Leader Pritam Singh Jaitawat leading the Garud team as part of the IAF contingent.

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