Uttar Pradesh Tableau Secures Second Prize in Republic Day Parade's Popular Choice

• Uttar Pradesh's tableau won the second prize in the popular choice category at the Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path, Delhi.
• The tableau showcased Bundelkhand's cultural heritage and UP's development journey, themed 'Samriddhi Ka Mantra Atma Nirbhar Bharat'.
• Elements like Kalinjar Fort rock art, Ekamukh Ling, terracotta art, bead craft, ODOP, BrahMos missile, and expressways were featured.
• Additional Director Arvind Kumar Mishra received the award from Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth at National Rangshala Camp, New Delhi.
• This marks the seventh consecutive year Uttar Pradesh has received an award for its Republic Day tableau.

Why It Matters: Uttar Pradesh's Republic Day tableau won second prize in the popular choice category, highlighting its heritage and development.