Over a year after the state of Jammu and Kashmir was bifurcated into the Union Territories of J&amp;K and Ladakh, a tableau representing the Union Territory of Ladakh took part in the Republic Day Parade this year for the first time ever.

The tableau highlighted the 'Vision' for Ladakh to be carbon neutral and exemplary for the world.

It showcased the future prospects and development of green Ladakh by using natural resources and generating horticulture produce in apricot and organic farming, besides development of tourism.

The tableau displayed composite culture and communal harmony besides art and architecture, languages and dialects, customs and costumes, fairs and festivals, literature, crafts and music of Ladakh.

The Indian Astronomical Observatory located in Hanle near Leh, one of the world's highest sites for optical, infrared and gamma-ray telescopes, was also featured in the tableau.

In August 2019, the central government scrapped the provision of article 370, bifurcating the state into two Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

(With inputs from agencies)

Over a year after the state of Jammu and Kashmir was bifurcated into the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh, a tableau representing the Union Territory of Ladakh took part in the Republic Day Parade this year for the first time ever.

Over a year after the state of Jammu and Kashmir was bifurcated into the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh, a tableau representing the Union Territory of Ladakh took part in the Republic Day Parade this year for the first time ever. The tableau highlighted the 'Vision' for Ladakh to be carbon neutral and exemplary for the world. It showcased the future prospects and development of green Ladakh by using natural resources and generating horticulture produce in apricot and organic farming, besides development of tourism. The tableau displayed composite culture and communal harmony besides art and architecture, languages and dialects, customs and costumes, fairs and festivals, literature, crafts and music of Ladakh. The Indian Astronomical Observatory located in Hanle near Leh, one of the world's highest sites for optical, infrared and gamma-ray telescopes, was also featured in the tableau. In August 2019, the central government scrapped the provision of article 370, bifurcating the state into two Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. (With inputs from agencies)

First-ever tableau of Union Territory of Ladakh features in Republic Day parade

Soldiers from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police on Tuesday celebrated Republic Day and marched with the national flag in Ladakh.

At freezing temperatures, the soldiers waved the national flag as they held a mini-parade of their own on a frozen water body.

<img alt="Indo-Tibetan Border Police celebrate Republic Day in Ladakh" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d010881c-ea5b-48a6-8e7b-3ebd62ad05d4" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/1_47.jpg" />&nbsp;Courtesy: PTI 
One of the battalions marched with the flag on a frozen like, while another battalion of the ITBP which included both men and women were seen celebrating Republic Day at a border outpost in high altitude.

A day before Republic Day, 17 ITBP personnel received police service medals in different categories.

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Two officers - Assistant Commandant Anurag Kumar Singh and Deputy Commandant Rajesh Kumar Luthra received police medals for gallantry, while three were given the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service. In addition, 12 police medals were awarded for Meritorious Service.

<img alt="Indo-Tibetan Border Police celebrate Republic Day in Ladakh" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="835ba44a-06bd-48e3-b87f-cd8961713ae0" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/3_28.jpg" />Courtesy: IANS

The ITBP contingent was also part of the Republic Day Parade at Rajpath.

A total of 32 tableaux from 17 states and union territories, six from the Defence Ministry and nine from other Union ministries and paramilitary forces — depicted India’s rich cultural heritage, economic progress and defence prowess on Rajpath on Tuesday.

<img alt="Indo-Tibetan Border Police celebrate Republic Day in Ladakh" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2570343f-6ff6-4f82-b84b-11b8f2232c23" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/5_3.jpg" />Courtesy: IANS

This year, the attendance to the Republic Day parade was limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Those below 15 years of age and above 65 were not allowed among the visitors at the venue.

The parade also witnessed several major changes. The contingents only marched a distance of 3.5 km instead of the usual 8.5 km and for the first time in 55 years, no foreign dignitary attended the January 26 parade.

Soldiers from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police on Tuesday celebrated Republic Day and marched with the national flag in Ladakh. At freezing temperatures, the soldiers waved the national flag as they held a mini-parade of their own on a frozen water body.

Soldiers from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police on Tuesday celebrated Republic Day and marched with the national flag in Ladakh. At freezing temperatures, the soldiers waved the national flag as they held a mini-parade of their own on a frozen water body. Courtesy: PTI One of the battalions marched with the flag on a frozen like, while another battalion of the ITBP which included both men and women were seen celebrating Republic Day at a border outpost in high altitude. A day before Republic Day, 17 ITBP personnel received police service medals in different categories. Courtesy: IANS Two officers - Assistant Commandant Anurag Kumar Singh and Deputy Commandant Rajesh Kumar Luthra received police medals for gallantry, while three were given the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service. In addition, 12 police medals were awarded for Meritorious Service. Courtesy: IANS The ITBP contingent was also part of the Republic Day Parade at Rajpath. A total of 32 tableaux from 17 states and union territories, six from the Defence Ministry and nine from other Union ministries and paramilitary forces — depicted India’s rich cultural heritage, economic progress and defence prowess on Rajpath on Tuesday. Courtesy: IANS This year, the attendance to the Republic Day parade was limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Those below 15 years of age and above 65 were not allowed among the visitors at the venue. The parade also witnessed several major changes. The contingents only marched a distance of 3.5 km instead of the usual 8.5 km and for the first time in 55 years, no foreign dignitary attended the January 26 parade.

In pics: Indo-Tibetan Border Police celebrate Republic Day in Ladakh

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First-ever tableau of Union Territory of Ladakh features in Republic Day parade

In pics: Indo-Tibetan Border Police celebrate Republic Day in Ladakh