TNI Bureau: Maharashtra emerged as the winner at the Republic Day Parade 2026, clinching the Best Tableau award for its presentation titled ‘Ganeshotsav: A Symbol of Aatmanirbharta’.
This award recognizes the state’s rich cultural heritage and its efforts to promote self-reliance.
Winners:
Top Three Tableaux (States/UTs):
📌Maharashtra (Ganeshotsav: A Symbol of Aatmanirbharta)
📌Jammu & Kashmir (Handicrafts and Folk Dances of Jammu & Kashmir)
📌Kerala (Water Metro & 100% Digital Literacy: Aatmanirbhar Kerala for Aatmanirbhar Bharat)
📌Best Marching Contingent: Indian Navy
📌Best Marching Contingent among CAPFs/other auxiliary Forces: Delhi Police
📌Best Tableau among Central Ministries and Departments: Ministry of Culture for its presentation titled “Vande Mataram – The Soul Cry of a Nation”
The results of the ‘Popular Choice’ category based on the online poll conducted on the MyGov portal have also been announced.
The Ministry of Education tableau has been adjudged as the best tableau from Central Ministries/Departments under the ‘Popular Choice’ category with the theme “National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: Rocketing Indian School Education on the Path to Viksit Bharat”.
The Department of School Education and Literacy’s Republic Day tableau showcased India’s education journey from ancient wisdom to future-ready learning under NEP 2020, featuring Aryabhata, VR learning, PM SHRI Schools and skill education.
Results of other ‘Popular Choice’ categories:
📌Best Marching Contingent among three Services – Assam Regiment
📌Best Marching Contingent among CAPFs/other auxiliary Forces – CRPF
Top three tableau (States/UTs):
📌Gujarat (Mantra of Swadeshi – Self-Reliance – Freedom: Vande Mataram)
📌Uttar Pradesh (Culture of Bundelkhand)
📌Rajasthan (Golden Touch of the Desert: Bikaner Gold Art (Usta Art))
Best tableau from Central Ministries/Departments:
📌Department of School Education & Literacy (National Education Policy 2020: Rocketing Indian School Education on the Path to Viksit Bharat)
