The State Government departments will come up with various unique themes and concepts to attract denizens from across the State for Republic Day Parade organised at Morabadi Ground in Ranchi. Beautiful and colourful tableaus giving a glimpse of rich legacy and tradition of the land of forests will be major attraction of Republic Day function.
This year various departments have come up with vivid themes which focus on several vital issues like Swachchh Bharat Abhiyan, Namami Gange, Navratna Garh Fort, women empowerment through dairy development, eco tourism and adventure sports, Bhadrakali temple at Chatra and others.
As many as 14 tableaus from different departments are being shown up in the Republic Day event. Water and Sanitation Department, Health Department, Tourism, arts, culture, sports and youth affairs, Women and child development, Forest and Environment, Information and Public Relation Department, Education Department, Jharkhand Renewal Energy Development Authority (JREDA), Election Commission, Rural Development, Food Security, Khadi Gram Udyog, Fisheries and labour Department are among few departments who are putting constant efforts to make their respective tableaus and enthrall the people.
Citing details about the ongoing preparation on specific themes, Artist and contractor Ramesh Prasad Sharma, informed, “Approximately, 100 workers are involved in giving shape to the vision. The work started on January 21. All artists involved in work are from Ranchi. Every year, artists receives applauds from people for their creativity. Themes are selected accordingly to give people a glance of Jharkhand.”
With the motto to promote lost heritage buildings and to develop places as tourist destinations, the Department of Art and Culture has selected Navranta Garh, a heritage building located in Sisai at Gumla which have also been also accredited by Archeological Survey of India to make denizens aware about the rich legacy of state art, culture and tradition.
Taking inspiration from the ongoing central government projects, the Health Department has selected two themes which Includes Namami Gange and Swacch Bharat Abhiyan whereas to motivate women, Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development have planned to illustrate women empowerment through dairy development. Similarly, to raise issue of malnutrition in State, Women and Child Development department have planned to depict the issue through artists and placards.
Tourism being one of the most important sources of revenue, this year, the respective department has planned to promote adventure sports and eco tourism through tableau. With the hope to revive the lost tradition and to promote harmony among one and all, Information and Public Relation Department will replicate Maa Bhadrakali Temple at Chatra considering the theme ‘Sarva Dharm, Sambhao Ka Pratik’.
Giving details about the selection procedure, Sharma, further added, “Those artists having adequate experience in both designing and fabrication were required to submit minimum two Concepts or sketches with a concept note for each theme highlighting different aspects of the designs. The concerned person can also present innovative ideas related to the concept. However, there was no bounding on artists and they can submit concept on several subjects.”
Republic Day celebrations in Jharkhand includes series of events which includes march-past, Parade by police personnel, Flag Hoisting Ceremony, tableau presentation on various current themes, cultural programme by school students and other cultural events.