Maharashtra's 'Atmanirbhar Ganeshotsav' Tableau to Grace Kartavya Path on Republic Day

• Maharashtra will showcase an 'Atmanirbhar Ganeshotsav' themed tableau on Kartavya Path for the upcoming Republic Day parade.
• The tableau's theme, 'Ganeshotsav – A Symbol of Self-Reliance', highlights Lokmanya Tilak's public Ganeshotsav and its modern relevance.
• It will depict the employment chain involving sculptors, decorators, and Dhol-Tasha artists, promoting 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'.
• Last year's tableau focused on 'Forts and Castles of Maharashtra and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj', showcasing heritage conservation.
• States are selected rotationally by the Ministry of Defence; Maharashtra's tableau has faced controversy in past years due to non-selection.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra's Republic Day tableau will celebrate 'Atmanirbhar Ganeshotsav' on Kartavya Path, promoting self-reliance and cultural heritage.