Republic Day Parade 2026: Navy, Maharashtra Tableaux Win Top Honours
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth presents awards, calls January 26 a reaffirmation of Viksit Bharat resolve
- Indian Navy and Delhi Police bag Best Marching Contingent awards
- Maharashtra, J&K and Kerala emerge top States/UTs in tableaux category
- Ministry of Culture wins Best Central Ministry tableau
- Assam Regiment and CRPF top Popular Choice awards
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 30th Jan: Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth on Friday presented awards to the Best Marching Contingents and Best Tableaux of the Republic Day Parade 2026, congratulating winners for their disciplined and impressive performances.
Addressing the ceremony, Seth said January 26 reaffirms the nation’s resolve to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He also reiterated the Prime Minister’s appeal to youth to dedicate at least one hour every week to cleanliness-related activities, calling Swachhta a shared national responsibility.
Jury Awards
Best Marching Contingents
- Among three Services: Indian Navy
- Among CAPFs/Other Auxiliary Forces: Delhi Police
Top Three Tableaux – States/UTs
- Maharashtra: Ganeshotsav: A Symbol of Aatmanirbharta
- Jammu & Kashmir: Handicrafts and Folk Dances of Jammu & Kashmir
- Kerala: Water Metro & 100% Digital Literacy: Aatmanirbhar Kerala for Aatmanirbhar Bharat
Best Tableau – Central Ministries/Departments
- Ministry of Culture: Vande Mataram – The Soul Cry of a Nation
Special Prizes
- Central Public Works Department: Vande Mataram – Commemoration of 150 Years
- *‘Vande Mataram: The Eternal Resonance of India’ Dance Group
Popular Choice Awards (MyGov Poll)
Best Marching Contingents
- Among three Services: Assam Regiment
- Among CAPFs/Other Auxiliary Forces: CRPF
Top Three Tableaux – States/UTs
- Gujarat: Mantra of Swadeshi – Self-Reliance – Freedom: Vande Mataram
- Uttar Pradesh: Culture of Bundelkhand
- Rajasthan: Golden Touch of the Desert: Bikaner Gold Art (Usta Art)
Best Tableau – Central Ministries/Departments (Popular Choice)
- Department of School Education & Literacy: National Education Policy 2020: Rocketing Indian School Education on the Path to Viksit Bharat
The awards recognised excellence in marching precision and creative presentation, reflecting India’s military heritage, cultural diversity and the spirit of self-reliance showcased during the Republic Day Parade 2026.
