New Delhi, Jan 22 (NationPress) The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the assembly of 30 colorful tableaux that will be displayed during the 77th Republic Day Parade in the national capital this upcoming Monday, officials announced on Thursday.

This year's event along Kartavya Path will showcase a combination of 17 states and Union Territories along with 13 Union Ministries and Departments.

The Rashtriya Rangshala Camp is scheduled for the construction of Republic Day tableaux this Friday and on Monday (January 26) at Kartavya Path.

A total of 30 tableaux will be paraded, with these being fabricated on-site.

The Rashtriya Rangshala Camp has been established by the Ministry of Defence to support this effort.

States are provided with resources to create their tableaux, and approximately 450 artists from various states will reside in camps set up at this location.

Every state receives a tractor and other essential facilities.

While up to 42 tableaux can be accommodated, currently 40 tableaux are being showcased.

At present, there are 30 vibrant tableaux with two overarching themes: "Swatantrata Ka Month" -- 'Vande Mataram' and "Samridhi Ka Month" -- 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'.

Participants from 'Mann ki Baat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio program, will join construction workers from Kartavya Bhawan, Lakhpati Didis, and about 10,000 other distinguished guests from various sectors who will attend the Republic Day Parade, as stated by an official on Monday.

The Defence Ministry official mentioned that the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on January 26 will include a special guest list comprising individuals who have made exemplary contributions to income and job creation, along with top innovators, researchers, start-ups, self-help groups, and outstanding performers under key government initiatives.

This year, European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will serve as the Chief Guests at the Republic Day Parade.

The 10,000 special invitees have been acknowledged to honor their contributions to nation-building and fostering 'Jan Bhagidari' during significant national events, according to an official statement.

Noteworthy invitees include winners of various international sports competitions, transgenders and beggars rehabilitated under the PM SMILE (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) initiative, top scientists involved in recent ISRO missions such as Gaganyaan and Chandrayaan, and the best students trained at Atal Tinkering Laboratories as part of the Atal Innovation Mission.

International delegates, alongside the Indian contingent from the Youth Exchange Programme (YEP)-2026, will also attend, in addition to international and Indian monk delegations participating in the second Global Buddhist Summit 2026 and medal winners from the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics, Junior (IOAA, Jr) 2025.

The special guests will be given prominent seating at Kartavya Path.

Moreover, arrangements have been made for these special guests to visit the National War Memorial, PM Sangrahalay, and other significant sites in Delhi.

They will also have the chance to meet with the respective Ministers, the statement added.

The Ministry has also invited representatives from the best-performing MSMEs funded by the Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund, farmers engaged in natural farming, trained MAITRI (Multipurpose AI Technician in Rural India) individuals enhancing animal husbandry services, and top-performing shopkeepers/traders/MSMEs who have passed on GST 2.0 benefits to their customers.

This year's special 10,000 invites will also include top-performing start-ups in innovation, space, and health; winners of the Veer Gatha project; Sarpanches from Panchayats that have achieved saturation in Central government schemes; and villagers who received pucca houses under the PM Awaas Yojana Grameen Scheme; along with the best-performing women artisans trained under the Mahila Coir Yojana.

This year's Republic Day Parade promises to uniquely combine 150 years of 'Vande Mataram', India's military strength—including BrahMos and Akash missiles—and the nation's rich cultural diversity through 30 vibrant tableaux, according to the Ministry of Defence.

This will be the first Republic Day Parade following Operation Sindoor last year, showcasing a special display of military capabilities through advanced defense platforms and a grand flypast featuring 29 aircraft.

The flypast will include formations of Rafale, Su-30, P8i, C-295, Mig-29, Apache, LCH, ALH, and Mi-17 aircraft.

The Republic Parade will highlight cutting-edge defense technology and a magnificent cultural performance by 2,500 artists, celebrating Vande Mataram and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', as stated by the Ministry of Defence.