1. Headline News
- Context: The awards were announced on January 30, 2025, following the parade on Kartavya Path.
- Selection: Winners were chosen by two separate mechanisms:
- Panel of Judges: Appointed by the Ministry of Defence.
- Popular Choice (MyGov): Based on online public voting (Jan 26–28).
2. Best Marching Contingents
| Category | Panel of Judges (Official) | Popular Choice (Public Vote) |
| Three Services | Jammu & Kashmir Rifles | Signals Contingent |
| CAPF / Auxiliary | Delhi Police | CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) |
3. Best Tableaux (States & UTs)
A. Panel of Judges (Official Rankings)
- 🥇 1st Prize: Uttar Pradesh
- Theme: “Mahakumbh 2025 — Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas”
- Significance: Highlighted the upcoming massive spiritual congregation in Prayagraj.
- 🥈 2nd Prize: Tripura
- Theme: “Eternal Reverence: The Worship of 14 Deities in Tripura (Kharchi Puja)”
- 🥉 3rd Prize: Andhra Pradesh
- Theme: “Etikoppaka Bommalu” (Eco-friendly wooden toys).
B. Popular Choice (MyGov Rankings)
- 🥇 1st Place: Gujarat
- Theme: “Swarnim Bharat: Virasat Aur Vikas” (Showcased Dhordo tourism village and renewable energy).
- 🥈 2nd Place: Uttar Pradesh
- 🥉 3rd Place: Uttarakhand
4. Best Tableaux (Ministries/Departments)
- Judges’ Choice:Ministry of Tribal Affairs
- Theme: “Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh” (Tribal Pride Year).
- Popular Choice:Ministry of Women & Child Development
- Theme: “The Multifaceted Journey of Women and Children” (Focus on women-led development).
5. Special Prizes
- Central Public Works Department (CPWD): Awarded for their floral tableau based on the theme “75 Years of the Constitution of India”.
- ‘Jayati Jai Mamah Bharatam’ Dance Group: Awarded a special prize for the cultural performance (which also set a Guinness World Record for the largest Indian folk dance variety).
6. Event Context (Quick Recap)
- Date: January 26, 2025.
- Chief Guest: H.E. Prabowo Subianto (President of Indonesia).
- Theme of Parade: “Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas” (Golden India: Heritage and Development).
- Significance: This year celebrated 75 Years of the Indian Constitution (adopted in 1950).
Would you like me to create a “Match the Following” quiz to help you memorize which state won which rank?