There will be tableaux from 17 states and Union Territories, and six from various ministries and departments. Cultural performances will be presented by 479 artistes chosen through the nationwide "Vande Bharatam" dance competition.
The 74th Republic Day celebrations kicked off at Kartavya Path in New Delhi earlier today. Indigenous 105-mm Indian Field Guns (IFG) offered the 21-gun salute to President of India Droupadi Murmu.