Republic Day Parade 2024: Karnataka, Punjab, and West Bengal Tableaux Rejected

Context:

Recently, Karnataka, Punjab, and West Bengal tableaux proposals were rejected by the Ministry of Defence for the Republic Day Parade.

Republic Day 2024 Theme: ‘Developed India’ and ‘India: Mother of Democracy

• The Theme of Republic Day 2024 is-  “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) and “Bharat: Loktantra ki Matrika” (India: the Mother of Democracy).

Selection Process for Republic Day Parade Tableaux: Expert Committee Evaluates Diverse Artistic Proposals

• The tableaux proposals received are evaluated by a committee of experts appointed by the Ministry of Defence which comprises prominent persons in art, culture, painting, sculpture, music, architecture, choreography, etc.

Criteria for Republic Day Parade Tableaux Selection

• The selection depends upon a combination of factors including visual appeal, impact on the masses, idea/theme of the tableaux, degree of detail involved in the tableaux, music accompanying the tableaux, local artists used, etc.

Guidelines of The Defence Ministry Regarding Tableaux:

• Engagement of Young Qualified Designers: The participating entities must engage “young qualified designers from renowned institutions.”
• Distinctiveness: The tableaux of two different states/ UTs must not be too similar, and eco-friendly materials must be used for their construction.

News source: Indian Express