1,000 drones by IIT-Delhi startup in Beating Retreat ceremony on Republic Day
The annual Beating the Retreat ceremony, which takes place in the national capital on January 29, will have a show of nearly 1,000 drones by a IIT-Delhi-based startup to commemorate 75 years of the country’s independence, senior officials of the defence ministry said on Tuesday. Moreover, for the first time, on the parapet of the north block and the south block, there will be a laser projection mapping show to commemorate 75 years of independence, they added. This is the first time that the Beating the Retreat ceremony will have a laser show and a drone show, the officials said.
Before Republic Day Celebration In New Delhi, Multi Facial Recognition System Installed
After the improvised explosive device (IED) was found at Ghazipur Flower Market ahead of the Republic Day and later diffused, the Delhi Police have fortified areas in and around Rajpath with multi-layer security cover, installed facial recognition systems (FRS) and over 300 CCTVs. Deepak Yadav, DCP, New Delhi, said that apart from the terror threat, the rise in cases of COVID-19 is also a major challenge for the force. He has briefed the police personnel about the necessary precautions that need to be followed and has tightened the security arrangements in New Delhi. “We have intensified the process of verification
75 fighter jets and helicopters will fly in different formations over Rajpath on Republic Day
One of the grandest flypasts will take place this year on the newly renovated Rajpath. There will be 75 aircraft from the three services – the Indian Air Force, Navy and the Army will be part of this year’s Republic Day Parade in line with the Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav celebrations. Sharing details about the flypast, official spokesperson of Western Air Command Wing Commander Indranil Nandi told mediapersons virtually: “There will be a total of 17 Jaguars which will roar above Rajpath this Republic Day. In the flypast there will be the Indian Navy’s MiG 29 K and the P8i
What is Beating Retreat Program, which is related to Republic Day?
What is Beating Retreat Program : Today, January 29 is the official closing of the Republic Day celebrations. The ceremony, titled Beating the Retreat, is held on the evening of 29, during which the three branches of the army march in traditional tunes. The President is the chief guest of this event to be held in Vijay Chowk. During this time permission is sought from the President to finish the Republic Day celebrations. This time Republic Day was different for many reasons. A major reason was the corona epidemic, due to which people could not get out of the houses.
Rafale Fighter Jet Included In This Year’s Republic Day Parade
Republic Day Parade 2021 of the year 2021 is going to be special. This time the world-class fighter aircraft Rafale will also show its feat. According to the information, all the luxurious and high-level fighter aircraft including Rafael, MiG and Sukhoi will show their might on the occasion of Republic Day. There will be unforgettable and great moments for India as Hindustani have been waiting for this historic time. Preparations have been intensified for the Republic Day parade. Rafale will also be demonstrated this time in the parade on 26 January. The Indian Air Force is going to show its