Republic Day 2024: Who approves the Republic Day parade tableaux and how are they selected? Know all details
Republic Day 2024 is around the corner and preparations for the grand celebration have begun. Although Republic Day is a one-day celebration, it takes months of practice for soldiers and other artists to paint the three-kilometer long duty path with a colorful display on January 26. The annual celebration begins with a rhythmic march of troops from all three wings. of the Indian Defense Force followed by cultural performances and thematic tableaux by school and college students. While the soldiers display their bravery and discipline, the actors steal the hearts of the audience with their skills through dance and tableaux. Soldiers and performers go through a rigorous selection process before performing on the tour of duty. Similarly, the tableau has to go through a strict selection process before being displayed during the Republic Day celebrations. So let's take a look at how tableaux are selected.
What does Republic Day overview mean?
Among the many colorful activities on the path of duty during the Republic Day celebrations, the tableaux exhibition has its own importance. Tableaus are not only cut-outs, but also represent the heritage and cultural beauty of the nation's states and union territories. Apart from showcasing the rich culture, jhankis create awareness among people.
How are tableaux selected?
The selection process for tableaux is conducted by the Ministry of Defence, which is responsible for the successful conduct and celebration of the Republic Day Parade every year. The ministry starts the process every year in the month of September by sending their proposals for tableaux to all states, union territories, central government departments and some constitutional authorities. Notably, States, Union Territories and all concerned departments are required to submit their proposals within the given period.
The ministry also shares basic guidelines on what all tableaux can or should contain. Participating institutes should include young qualified designers from renowned institutes, which help promote the youth talents of the nation.
What will be included?
In addition, the ministry also instructs institutions to incorporate moving elements using robotics or mechatronics, 3D printing can be used for certain elements, augmented or virtual reality can be used, electronic display walls and special effects for bright display of images or content. Tableau's optics and visual effects to improve.
Moreover, the profiles of two different states and union territories should not be too similar, as the profiles together reflect the diversity of the nation.
What not to include
- The overview of two different states and union territories should not be too similar, as the overview should, together, show the diversity of the country.
- The tableau should not include any copywriter writings or use of logos other than the name of the state, union territory and department. Regional language on sides.
- The ministry also suggests that participants use environment-friendly materials for tableaux. Organizations should avoid the use of plastic and plastic-based products.
How are tableaux selected?
To scrutinize the proposals received, the Ministry of Defense constitutes an expert committee consisting of eminent persons from various disciplines like painting, culture, art, architecture, choreography, sculpture, music and many more.
As proposals are received from almost all States, Union Territories, Union Ministries and Central Departments, they are evaluated in a series of meetings by an expert committee.
First of all, the constituted committee scrutinizes the sketches or designs of the submitted proposals. The committee is authorized to make suggestions for any changes in the sketch or design. According to the guidelines, sketches should be colorful, clear, simple, easy and easy to understand. Notably, the design should avoid unnecessary details and should be self-explanatory. No written explanation should be required. Moreover, the proposal should also include a video clip of the dance to be presented with the tableau.