Bharat Parv has been organized annually since 2016, from January 26th to 31st, at the Red Fort, New Delhi, as part of the Republic Day celebrations. The event is organized by the Ministry of Tourism as the nodal Ministry and takes place at the Lawns and Gyan Path in front of the Red Fort. The Bharat Parv-2025 has the components of a display of Republic Day tableaux, performances by the Armed Force Bands (Static & Moving), cultural performances by ZCCs and State/UT troupes, cuisines of India, Food Demonstrations through Studio Kitchens and Crafts Bazaar, pavilions of State Governments and Central Ministries etc.
Theme of this year is ‘Dekho Apna Desh’. This event would encourage citizens to participate in The “Dekho Apna Desh: People’s Choice Voting thus engage citizens, highlight popular and emerging destinations, and fostered a deeper appreciation for India’s cultural heritage. Citizens can participate in Dekho Apna Desh People’s Choice voting by scanning below QR Code or visit https://bit.ly/DADPC
Highlights of the Bharat Parv 2025:
The six-days event has the following major components:
59 Food stalls : Stalls by State govt., Stalls by IHM’s, Stalls by other Hotel Management Institutes, NASVI, Food Demonstrations through Studio Kitchen
70 stalls of Handicraft & Handloom: Stalls by DC, Handloom, Stalls by DC, Handicraft, Stalls by KVIC, TRIFED, Tihar Jail, Stalls by Central Ministries, Stalls by States and UTs
34 State Tourism Pavilions and 24 Central Ministries Stalls
Culture & Heritage: Choreographed performances by North Zonal Cultural Centre (Ministry of Culture), Performance by Delhi-based regional associations like Kannada Association, Gujarat Associations etc. and special performances by popular artists. Display of Republic Day Tableaux, Performances by Army, Navy, Airforce and Paramilitaries band.
Activity Zone: Nukkad Natak, Quizzes, Painting Competitions, Involvement of Tourism Yuval Club, School/College Children’s, Experiential Zone and DIY activities.
Participating organizations:
All State / UTs Tourism and Culture Departments Central Ministries (22 nos.) / Departments / Organizations: Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Railway, Ministry of Ayush, MyGov (MEITY), Ministry of Education, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Textiles, M/o RTH, Ministry of Port, Shipping and Waterways, M/o DONER, MO Environment F&CC, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, India Culture Portal, IGNCA, Amar Chitra Katha, Council of Architecture, NCSM, Ministry of Mines, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Ministry of Food Processing, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Jal Shakti (NGCM) Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of MSME, Department of Post etc.
Other organizations: Rashtrapati Bhawan, Tihar Jail, Aga Khan Trust (NGO), IHM Pusa, FDDI, Rural Health Training Centre, Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, North Zonal Cultural Centre, National Book Trust etc.
The Bharat Parv 2025 is open from 05 PM to 09 PM on 26thJanuary and from 12 Noon to 09 PM on 27thto 31st January 2025. Entry for the event is free.
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