SHILLONG, Feb 4: The tableau of Meghalaya at Republic Day parade 2022, which had grabbed the eyeballs of attendees at Rajpath, has bagged the third prize.
Meghalaya’s tableau, an initiative of the Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Government of Meghalaya, was based on 50 years on Statehood and a tribute to women-led cooperative societies and self-help groups (SHGs).
Meghalaya, through its tableau, had showcased bamboo and cane handicrafts as well as Lakadong turmeric to honour women-led cooperative societies and SHGs, which revived the popularity and demand of these products with their relentless efforts.
The front part of the tableau depicts a woman weaving a bamboo basket, and several bamboo and cane products of Meghalaya.
The rear portion of the tableau, on the other hand, depicts the traditional farming and processing of Lakadong turmeric. It also shows the commemorative logo of Meghalaya’s 50 years of statehood.
According to the Defence Ministry on Friday, Uttar Pradesh’s tableau — based on the theme ‘one district one product and Kashi Vishwanath Dham’ —was adjudged the best while the second place went to Karnataka for its tableau based on ‘cradle of traditional handicrafts’.
The tableaux of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Civil Aviation have been declared as joint winners in the category of central ministries and departments.
The theme of the tableau of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship was ‘National Education Policy’.
The tableau of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, on the other hand, was based on the theme ‘Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik’.
“The Indian Navy marching contingent has been adjudged as the best marching contingent among the three services,” the defence ministry said.
It may be mentioned that a total of 12 states and union territories had participated in the Republic Day parade on January 26.
For the first time, the general public was invited to vote for the best marching contingents and best tableaux in the popular choice category through the MyGov platform. The online poll was conducted between January 25 and 31. (With inputs from agencies)
