This year, the Republic Day army parade would witness the old and new era of the military when it comes to uniforms and weapons used while the Beating Retreat ceremony would observe the inclusion of a laser mapping and drone show. This article describes to you the celebrations of Republic Day 2022 and the army, contingents, tableaus along with the Republic Day Parade time. Here is all you need to know.
Republic Day Parade Time
Due to Covid-19, the Republic parade this year will start with a delay of 30 minutes from its scheduled time of 10 am. The parade will begin at 10:30 am instead this year.
Pointers About Republic Day Parade 2022
- There will be 8 contingents of the Indian Armed Forces in the Republic Day Parade. It will include 6 contingents of the Army, one each from the Navy and Air Force. The Parachute regiment contingent will also put on new combat uniforms with the most recent Tavor rifles.
- A sum of 21 tableaus will be showcased in the Republic Day parade.
- There will be a total of 16 marching contingents there. Out of these 8 will be of the Indian Armed Forces, four of Central Armed Police Force and two of NCC, National cadet Corps and one each of NSS and Delhi Police.
- A very unique blend of new and vintage equipment will be spotted in the mechanized column.
- The Republic Day Parade will also have two motorcycle formation events. The BSF, Border Security Force will comprise the women’s team and the ITBP will comprise the men’s team.
- A flypast will be displayed by 75 aircraft of the Indian Air Force across 15 formations.
- Two new things will be observed in the Beating Retreat Ceremony that is held at Vijay Chowk, Delhi. Post the termination of the Republic Day celebrations, a projection mapping with a laser would be done on the wall of the North and South block. It will be continued by the drone show in which 1000 drones will participate.
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Covid Effects On Parade
- The Parade which begins at Raisina Hills and marches through Rajpath to India Gate and concludes at Red Fort will only march till the National Stadium this year in the view of COVID-19. Only Tableaux will march up-till the Red Fort.
- Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, the number of troops in marching contingents for the Republic Day parade has been deducted from 144 to 96. The troops will march in 12 rows and 8 columns.
- Due to COVID-19, the parade has been shortened for the marching contingents to National Stadium which previously terminated at the Red Fort.
The Final Word
This is all you need to know about the Republic Day Parade time, contingent, and tableau. Due to the surge of COVID-19 cases, the celebrations will be postponed by half an hour. The march will terminate at the National Stadium instead of the Red Fort like each year.
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