An all women contingent of the Central Reserve Police Force or CRPF and several other marching contingents, including the Navy, featured women this year. The Naval contingent was also led by a woman officer, featuring three other women
As the country watched the grand 74th Republic Day parade, there are several firsts when it comes to the celebrations this year. From the all women contingents to the first ‘Make in India’ gun salute, here is a list of some of the many firsts this year
#WATCH | 105mm field gun has been used for the 21-gun salute for the first time at the #RepublicDay parade this year. The Indian guns have replaced the British 25-pounder guns pic.twitter.com/uiEt2wYgCt— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2023
- The ‘Made in India’ motto applied to the display of weapons systems as well. In yet another first, there were no Russian tanks this time, but Indian made Arjun, and other systems all made in India, including the Akash missile system, were on display.
- Out of fifty aircraft that will take part in the Republic Day celebrations this year include the Navy’s IL-38 which will be showcased at the event for the first and perhaps the last time. IL-38 is a maritime reconnaissance aircraft of the Indian Navy that has served for nearly 42 years.
- The Border Security Force or BSF’s camel contingent will have women participants for the first time
- For the first time, a 3-D anamorphic projection will be organised during the Beating the Retreat ceremony on the façade of North and South Blocks.
- The Indian Air Force, for the first time, will play four Raga-based tunes this year during the Beating the Retreat ceremony to give it a more Indian flavour. For instance, a tune named ‘Charkha’ is based on Raga Bhupali and mixed with another Raga — Mishra Khamaj. This would be the first time that any force plays raga-based tunes for the ceremony.
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