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05/01/24 06:49 AM IST

Selection of tableaux for the Republic Day parade

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  • The latest tussle between the Central government and non-BJP ruled States over the rejection of tableaux proposals for this year’s Republic Day parade has taken a political tone.
Republic day parade
  • Republic Day is an annual celebration to mark the adoption of the Indian Constitution and India’s transition to a democratic republic.
  • Led by the President from the Kartavya Path in New Delhi, the parade exhibits military might and cultural heritage, which includes tableaux rolled out by States, Union Territories, Central ministries and departments.
  • The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is responsible for conducting the parade and coordinating arrangements with States and other agencies.
  • Preparations for the ceremony, which has become synonymous with national pride and patriotism, begin months in advance.
  • This process includes the selection and shortlisting of tableaux.
Selection criteria
  • Every year, months ahead of the event, the MoD invites States, UTs and departments to submit sketches or designs for tableaux on a broad theme.
  • For instance, this year’s theme is ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India) and ‘Bharat-Loktantra ki Matruka’ (India-Mother of Democracy).
  • The sketch or design must be simple, colourful, easy to comprehend and avoid statistical data and unnecessary details.
  • Additionally, the Ministry shares basic guidelines that must be included in the proposal like the use of eco-friendly material and technology.
  • Writing or use of logos on the tableaux is not allowed except for the name of State/UT presenting, which can be in Hindi in the front, English at the back and in the regional language on the sides of the tableau.
  • The Ministry constitutes a committee of experts from the fields of arts, culture, painting, sculpture, music, architecture, and choreography, among others, to screen proposals.
  • In the first phase, the panel carries out a basic evaluation and suggests modifications in the sketch or design. Once the designs are approved post any modifications, participants present a three-dimensional model of the proposed tableau to the panel.
  • These are examined by experts for final selection.
  • Only shortlisted candidates are informed about the next round.
  • The final selection is dependent upon a combination of factors such as visual appeal, impact on the masses, idea or theme of the tableaux, degree of detail, accompanying music, and use of local resources.
  • The selected models are then moved into the custody of the Ministry of Defence, at a “safe location”.
  • The evaluation process typically extends over five to six rounds of meetings.
Source- The Hindu

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