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.
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was the chief guest. This is the first time an Egyptian head of state has been invited to the ceremony. Egyptian Armed Forces took part.
A total of 23 tableaux— 17 from States and Union Territories and six from various Ministries and departments depicting India’s vibrant cultural heritage, and economic and social progress were a part of the parade.
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.
Agniveer soldiers from the first batch of the new armed forces Agnipath recruitment scheme took part.
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.
The ceremonial 21-gun salute was given using 105 mm Indian Field Guns which replaced the vintage British 25 mm Pounder guns.
The Indian Air Force presented a spectacular flypast and air display with 50 aircraft and helicopters of the three forces.
This year, only Made-in-India weapon systems were showcased at the parade.
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Production: Anusha Surendran
Photos: PTI, ANI
Videos: ANI, PIB on Twitter
