Guwahati: A total of 10,000 special guests from across the country have been invited to witness the Republic Day Parade 2025 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, on January 26.
Among these special guests, 36 individuals from Assam, North Bengal, Sikkim, and Meghalaya have been selected as representatives of the region’s contributions to Swarnim Bharat (Golden India).
These special guests include women entrepreneurs, National Award-winners, and beneficiaries of flagship government schemes.
Particular emphasis has been given to inviting members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) actively working in areas such as income generation, environmental protection, health, nutrition, sanitation, Panchayati Raj institution convergence, and gender empowerment.
Priority has been accorded to those who have not visited Delhi before.
During their visit, these special guests will not only witness the grandeur of the Republic Day Parade but also visit iconic landmarks, including the National War Memorial and the PM Sangrahalay.
Additionally, they will engage in interactive sessions with key government ministers, deepening their understanding of India’s heritage and ongoing governance initiatives.
According to an official release by the Ministry of Defence, these architects of ‘Swarnim Bharat’, with diverse backgrounds, include the best performers in various fields and those who have made the best use of the schemes of the government.
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Members of the Para-Olympic contingent, the chess Olympiad medallist, the Bridge the Bridge World Games Silver medallist and the Snooker World Championship Gold medallist have been invited as special guests as they have made the country proud of their performance in their respective sports.
