Bengaluru, Jan 26 (NationPress) The Karnataka tableau, themed 'Millets to Microchip', was prominently displayed at Bharat Parv 2026, a national cultural and tourism festival hosted by the Ministry of Tourism as part of the Republic Day festivities.

Bharat Parv 2026 spans six days from January 26 to January 31 at the Lawns and Gyan Path in front of the iconic Red Fort in New Delhi. This festival aims to celebrate the nation’s rich cultural diversity, heritage, and growth through various exhibitions, performances, and displays from multiple states.

This year, the tableau was excluded from the Republic Day parade by central authorities following the rotation policy. In 2022, the Union government established that each state and Union Territory would alternate their participation in the parade and at Bharat Parv. Since Karnataka was featured in last year’s parade, this year the tableau is showcased at the Red Fort.

The design of the Karnataka tableau emphasizes the state’s developmental journey, highlighting its leadership in agriculture, industry, and cutting-edge technology. The adopted theme, 'Millet to Microchip', symbolizes Karnataka’s evolution from traditional agricultural practices to a modern, tech-oriented economy.

Central to the tableau is the spotlight on Karnataka’s leadership in producing 'Siri Dhaanya' (millets). It showcases large pots filled with various millet types alongside a statue of a farmer couple with their harvested crops. The tableau’s forefront features an image of the rising sun, representing continual growth, progress, and vibrancy.

Additionally, statues of children releasing a fountain of spirit illustrate the empowerment of rural communities. The tableau also showcases Karnataka’s technological breakthroughs through various images and artifacts related to science and innovation.

An AI robot statue symbolizes the technological future, while models of rockets and a scientist on either side emphasize Karnataka’s contribution to space technology. Moreover, a statue of a female doctor providing medical consultations via telemedicine highlights advancements in the healthcare sector.

The tableau further illustrates the utilization of drones in agriculture, depicting a woman farmer controlling a drone over a field, showcasing the integration of modern technology in farming practices. Representations of the industrial workforce are also included, highlighting the state's industrial expansion. A microchip is the central motif of the tableau, underscoring Karnataka’s position as a significant hub for electronics and technology.

Overall, the tableau encapsulates Karnataka’s journey from tradition to modernity, portraying its transformation from soil to machinery and microchips, while harmonizing agriculture, industry, and innovation.

This tableau will be displayed at Bharat Parv at Red Fort, organized by the Union Ministry of Tourism, where various tableaux, regional cuisines, handicrafts, and handlooms from states and Union Territories will be presented for 30 days.

A dedicated team of 200 artisans was deployed in Delhi to construct the tableau at a cost of Rs 2 crore.