Gandhinagar, Jan 19 (NationPress) This year's state-level observance of the 77th Republic Day is set to take place on January 26 in the recently established Vav–Tharad district of Gujarat.

The event promises to be filled with traditional enthusiasm, a strong patriotic spirit, and extensive public engagement.

Governor Acharya Devvrat will raise the national flag and review the ceremonial parade alongside Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.

The celebrations will commence at 9 a.m. at the helipad ground located opposite the new court complex in Malupur, Vav–Tharad district.

Various cultural performances and special showcases by the local police will be part of the festivities.

This state-level celebration continues a unique tradition initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his term as the Chief Minister of Gujarat, aimed at promoting decentralization and encouraging public participation during national festivals.

As part of the broader Republic Day celebrations throughout Gujarat, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will also hoist the national flag at Makarba in Ahmedabad.

Members of the state Cabinet will oversee flag-raising events at various taluka headquarters within their respective districts.

According to the schedule released by the General Administration Department, Finance Minister Kanu Desai will raise the flag at Chikhli (Navsari); Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani at Jetpur (Rajkot); Energy Minister Rushikesh Patel at Mansa (Gandhinagar); Labour and Employment Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya at Ranavav (Porbandar); Tribal Development Minister Naresh Patel at Umargam (Valsad); Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia at Govind Guru–Limbdi (Dahod); Education Minister Pradyuman Vaja at Himmatnagar (Sabarkantha); and Food and Civil Supplies Minister Ramanbhai Solanki at Thasra (Kheda).

State ministers will also conduct flag hoisting at designated locations: Water Resources Minister Ishwarsinh Patel at Ektanagar (Kevadia); Women and Child Development Minister Manisha Vakil at Bodeli (Chhota Udepur); Fisheries Minister Parshottam Solanki at Talala (Gir Somnath); Labour and Employment Minister Kantilal Amrutiya at Bhuj (Kutch); Agriculture Minister Rameshbhai Katara at Halol (Panchmahal); Urban Development Minister Darshanaben Vaghela at Wadhwan (Surendranagar); Law Minister Kaushik Vekariya at Vallabhipur (Bhavnagar); Transport Minister Pravin Mali at Visnagar (Mehsana); Sports Minister Jayram Gamit at Ahwa (Dang); Higher Education Minister Trikam B. Chhanga at Khambha (Amreli); Finance Minister Kamlesh Patel at Waghodia (Vadodara); Revenue Minister Sanjaysinh Mahida at Khambhat (Anand); Tribal Development Minister P.C. Baranda at Kadana (Mahisagar); Cottage Industries Minister Swarupji Thakor at Shankheshwar (Patan); and Primary, Secondary and Adult Education Minister Rivaba Jadeja at Gadhada (Botad).

In nine taluka headquarters, flag hoisting will be conducted by District Collectors, including places like Meghraj (Aravalli), Ogad (Banaskantha), Amod (Bharuch), Bhanvad (Devbhumi Dwarka), Kalavad (Jamnagar), Keshod (Junagadh), Tankara (Morbi), Mandvi (Surat), and Uchhal (Tapi).

The 77th Republic Day celebrations across Gujarat will showcase unity in diversity, decentralized governance, and strong public involvement, with a special focus on the newly formed Vav–Tharad district at the state level.