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"76th Republic Day Parade 2025: MOTA Wins Best Tableau, J&K Rifles Secures Best Marching Contingent, Guinness World Record Set for Largest Indian Folk Dance"

Awards | Dated: 31 Jan 2025

The winners for the 76th Republic Day Parade 2025 were announced in various categories. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MOTA) won the Best Tableau award in the Ministries/Departments category. Their tableau celebrated the "Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh" (Tribal Pride Year) and the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The awards were decided in two ways: one by a panel of judges and the other through an online public vote on the MyGov platform.
  • - This year, 31 tableaux from 16 states and Union Territories (UTs), along with 10 ministries and departments of the Central Government (CG), participated in the Republic Day Parade 2025 at Karvyapath, New Delhi.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) Rifles Contingent won the Best Marching Contingent award in the Services category, as decided by the judges.
  • (ii) Uttar Pradesh (UP) won the first prize in the Best Tableau category, according to the judges, for showcasing Mahakumbh 2025 and Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas (Golden India: Heritage and Development).
  • (iii) The performance titled "Jayati Jai Mamah Bharatam" set a Guinness World Record for "The Largest Indian Folk Variety Dance" during the Republic Day 2025 celebrations. Organized by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the Sangeet Natak Akademi, this cultural showcase was a significant achievement, highlighting India's rich folk traditions.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which contingent won the Best Marching Contingent award in the Services category at the 76th Republic Day Parade 2025?

Correct Answer: Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) Rifles

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