The Republic Day parade tableau of Uttar Pradesh was adjudged as the best tableau among the 32 tableaux that participated in the Parade on 26th January 2021. The theme of the UP tableau was “Ayodhya: The cultural heritage of Uttar Pradesh”.
Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sport presented the awards and prizes to the participants.
- The tableau of Tripura theme “Eco-Friendly and Aatma-Nirbhar” which promoted the eco-friendliness of bamboo for achieving self-reliance in socio-economic parameters was adjudged as the 2nd best.
- The tableau of Uttarakhand themed ‘Dev Bhoomi’ – ‘The Land of the Gods’ was adjudged as 3rd best.
Participants:
Among the 32 tableaus that participated in the Republic Day parade, 17 tableaus are from States and Union Territories, 9 from various ministries, departments, paramilitary forces and 6 from the Defence Ministry.
Other awards:
i.The tableau of the Department of Biotechnology won the top honours among the 9 tableaus from various ministries, departments, paramilitary forces and Defence Ministry. The tableau represented Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan: COVID, the process of vaccine development through various processes.
ii.The tableau of Central Public Works Department, CPWD won the special prize for its tribute to fallen heroes of Indian Armed Forces. The theme of the tableau was “Amar Jawan”.
iii.Mount Abu Public School and Vidya Bharti School Rohini, Delhi won the best cultural performance award. The performance showcased: Atmanirbhar Bharat the Vision for a Self-Reliant India.
iv.Delhi Tamil Education Association Senior Secondary Schools, New Delhi received the consolation prize among the schoolchildren items. The performance showcased the rich traditions of folk arts and crafts of Tamil Nadu.
v.Jat Regimental Centre Marching Contingent has been adjudged as the best marching contingent among the three services.
vi.Delhi Police Marching Contingent has been adjudged as the best marching contingent among the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and other auxiliary forces.
Recent Related News:
Tamil Nadu won the first place in the Union ministry of Jal Shakti’s 2nd National Water Awards for 2019 under the best state (normal) category for the conservation and management of water. K Manivasan, PWD Secretary will receive the Best State Award on behalf of Tamil Nadu Government.
About Uttar Pradesh:
Ramsar Convention sites– Sur Sarovar, Upper Ganga River, Sandi Bird Sanctuary, Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary, The Samaspur Bird Sanctuary, Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, Sarsai Nawar Jheel, Saman Bird Sanctuary.
Wildlife Sanctuary– Katarniya Ghat WLS, Hastinapur WLS, Kishanpur WLS, Mahaveer Swami WLS, Ranipur WLS, Chandraprabha WLS, Kaimoor WLS, Sohelwa WLS, Sohagibarwa WLS
