THIRTEEN STATES EIGHT MINISTRIES / DEPARTMENTS TABLEAUX TO PARTICIPATE IN THE REPUBLIC DAY PARADE - 2010

New Delhi

January 22, 2010

This year 21 Tableaux will participate in the forthcoming Republic Day Parade – 2010 where India will showcase its varied cultural diversity, development in Science and Technology, military might and economic strength. This year’s tableaux component comprises 13 States and eight Ministries / Departments. Each tableau depicts its own story to portray themes varying from Industrial Progress to National Heritage and from Traditional Art and Culture to Legendary Personalities.

Sl No.

State / Organisation

Theme of Tableau

Highlights

1.

Rajasthan

Astronomical Observatory

Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

2.

Manipur

Hiyang Tanaba

Traditional boat race of Meiteis tribe

3.

Bihar

Bhagalpur Ki Lok Sanskriti: Resham Udyog

The sleek and lustrous silk made by Bhagalpur weavers

4.

Maharashtra

Dabbawala

Signature Office tiffin suppliers of Mumbai

5.

Karnataka

Pattada Kal

A fine example of temple architecture from a place Pattada Kal, a world heritage site

6.

Meghalaya

Indigenous Bamboo Drip Irrigation System of Meghalaya

Ingenious system of tapping of stream and spring water by using bamboo pipes

7.

Tripura

India’s Pride Melody Maestro – Kumar Sachin Deb Burman

Famous music composer and singer – particularly famous for Bhatiyali or Boat Songs

8.

Jammu & Kashmir

J&K Handicraft

Wood carving, willow-work, carpet weaving etc.

9.

Goa

IFFI in Goa

Permanent venue of the International Film Festival of India

10.

Chhattisgarh

Kotumsar Caves

2500 million years old stalagmite caves

11.

Kerala

Padayani

Festival of central Kerala dedicated to Goddess Kali

12.

Mizoram

Handicrafts of Mizoram

Cane, bamboo and textiles

13.

Uttarakhand

Kumbh Mela, Hardwar

Samudra-manthan or the churning of the divine sea and Har-ki-Pauri

14.

M/o Culture – Sangeet Natak Akademi

Musical Instruments of India

Veena, Shankha, dhumsa, etc

15.

M/o Rural Development

Indira Awaas Yojana

Gujarati style house under construction, besides low cost homes from various parts of the country

16.

M/o Railways

The Glorious Past and Triumph of New Era

From yesteryears’ steam locos and the latest Duronto Express trains

17.

CPWD

Global Warming

Floral tableau

18.

M/o Power – NHPC

Energizing India with Hydropower

Green energy

19.

M/o Agriculture – Department of Agriculture & Coop.

Kisan Ki Unnati Desh Ki Pragati

From traditional ploughing to modern farm implements

20.

M/o Tribal Affairs

Forest Rights Act, 2006

Empowerment of tribal people

21.

M/o Youth Affairs & Sports – Department of Sports

Commonwealth Games – Delhi - 2010

The first ‘Green Games’, with all venues featuring energy efficiency

Nearly 400 artists, fabricators and designers living the special artist village are involved in the making of these tableaux.