The policies declared by the Modi Government ever since it came to power were clearly visible during the Republic Day Parade on Monday. While the State tableaux presented a kaleidoscope of cultural extravaganza, the tableaux of the various Ministries represented the vision of the Prime Minister was clearly represented with ‘Make in India’, Ayush Healthcare, ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ and ‘Jan Dhan Yojna’ tableaux.
Starting with the magnificent display of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ‘Make in India’ campaign, contemporary music accompanied by a machinery-made lion as symbolism and a digital screen showing various categories in the campaign, the show went onto show Ayush Healthcare promoting ayurveda, siddha, yoga and other natural ways of healing in order to promote holistic health.
Among other tableaux, the Ministry of Panchayti Raj showcased a model gram panchayat equipped with e-governance facility. The front of the exhibit showed a huge mock-up of a village woman using a laptop, a symbol of bridging of the digital divide to empower rural India. Ministry of law and Justice's tableau depicted the fabled blindfolded 'lady Justice' in shimmering white, holding the scales of justice, symbolic of the power of jurisprudence.
And, the tableau of the 'Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojana' showed women standing shoulder-to-shoulder with men "scripting their destiny" with financial inclusion being the mantra, as envisioned by the government. The railways too showcased the feminine power with figures of women working on laptops, excelling in sports and fronting the model of the bullet train in its tableau.