74th Republic Day 2023 Highlights, celebrations focused on Indigenous Arms and Women Power

74th Republic Day celebrations 2023: Recently held Republic Day celebrations 2023 focused on Indigenous Arms and Women Power in its Parade and other events. The 74th Republic Day was held on 26th January 2023. Many questions based on various events held on Republic Day celebrations are asked in the UPSC Prelims 2023 and UPSC Mains Exam (GS Paper 1- cultural events and their significance).

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The 74th Republic Day celebrations 2023 focused on the drive for atmanirbharta or self-sufficiency in India’s military strength and the key role of women in the armed forces. The 74th Republic Day celebrations were held at the renovated Kartavya Path, formerly Rajpath, in Delhi. The 74th Republic Day Parade was the first with President Droupadi Murmu at the helm.

About 74th Republic Day 2023

National Republic Day is celebrated every year throughout the nation with great fervor and enthusiasm. National Republic Day celebrates the adoption of the Constitution of India that was adopted on 26th January 1950.

Republic Day 2023 was celebrated with events like parades, cultural programs, rallies, etc. There were several colorful events on the Kartavya Path including military parades and other activities. In these activities, school children also take part and showcase their talents.

74th Republic Day 2023 Highlights

The Republic Day parade 2023 was a unique mix of India’s military prowess and cultural diversity, depicting the country’s growing indigenous capabilities, Nari Shakti and emergence of a ‘New India’.

74th Republic Day Chief Guest

The 74th Republic Day celebrations had a chief guest — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. India had a chief guest at its republic day celebrations after two years owing to pandemic restrictions.

Indigenous Arms Display at Republic Day 2023

As the National Flag was unfurled and the 21-gun salute was presented for the first time by Indian-made 105-mm field guns, replacing the seven vintage Quick Fire 25-pounder guns used since Independence.

• The change was in line with the Union government’s push for the indigenous manufacture of defence equipment.
• The Army showcased more Made-in-India equipment, including its main battle tank, Arjun, the NAG missile system, the K-9 Vajra-T gun system, the Akash air defence system, and the BrahMos missile.

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Cultural Events in Republic Day 2023

A total of 23 tableaux – 17 from states and Union territories and six from various ministries and departments were showcased at the Republic Day 2023 celebrations.

• These cultural events depicted India’s vibrant cultural heritage, and economic and social progress were part of the parade on the Kartavya Path.
• Vande Bharatam- the Nritya Utsav showcase- led by the Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Defence witnessed a cultural performance from artistes from across India.

Women at Republic Day 2023

Lt Commander Disha Amrith, a woman naval air operations official, led the Indian Navy’s contingent of 144 young sailors and its tableau showcased the ‘Nari Shakti’ in force.

• In a first, women personnel were a part of the Border Security Force camel contingent at parade.
• An all-women contingent from CRPF, ‘Peacekeepers of the Nation’, participated in the parade. The Force has the distinction of raising the first-ever women-armed police battalion in the world.

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