00 Security forces contingents performed a spectacular march past, dog squad displayed impressive stunts 
00 Tableaux from 16 departments captivated the audience, with the Industry Department's tableau coming first.

Raipur. On the occasion of Republic Day 2026, 17 contingents of security forces marched in step at the Police Parade Ground. Governor Ramen Deka took the salute of the parade and was introduced to their commander. The parade commander was Aditya Kumar, a probationary Indian Police Service officer. In the Central forces, Sashastra Seema Bal got the first prize, Border Security Force got the second prize, Indo-Tibetan Border Police got the third prize. In the State forces, Chhattisgarh Armed Force Women got the first prize, Chhattisgarh Armed Force Men got the second prize and Chhattisgarh City Army Women got the third prize. In the Junior Force National Cadet Corps platoon got the first position NCC Senior Wing Girls, and NCC Senior Division Boys got the second prize.

For enhancing the grandeur of the parade with their performance, the first prize was given to the lady constable 411, 20th battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force, Mahasamund, Mrs. Sonbati Thakur, the leader of the lady bagpiper band, the second prize was given to Platoon Commander Mr. Lilesh Kumar from the Police Band Platoon, the third prize was given to PR Anil Kumar Yadav from the Police Cavalry Team and the fourth prize was given to APC Raj Kapoor from the Police Dog Squad.

In the tableau of Agriculture Development and Farmers Welfare and Biotechnology Department, PM Asha, PM Kisan, National Mission on Edible Oilseed-Oil Palm, Watershed have been displayed. Similarly, in the tableau of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department, Annapurna Grain ATM Machine was displayed, the Village Industries Department showed the tableau of Anjor Vision 2047, the Jail Department showed the imprisonment of freedom fighter Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh. The Urban Administration and Development Department showed a glimpse of cleanliness, beauty and orderliness of the cities of Chhattisgarh by the year 2047, which includes door-to-door garbage collection, clean toilets, clean water sources. 

The Panchayat and Rural Development Department's tableau showcased the Prime Minister's Rural Housing Scheme, women's self-reliance, and digital services. The Tourism, Religious Endowments, Culture, and Archaeology Departments showcased Chhattisgarh's five Shaktipeeth deities: Maa Bamleshwari Devi Dogargarh, Maa Mahamaya Devi Ratanpur, Maa Danteshwari Devi Dantewada, Maa Kudargadhi Devi Kudargarh Surajpur, and Maa Chandrahasini Devi Chandrapur, along with other ancient and archaeological sites. 
The Women and Child Development Department showcased a child marriage-free Chhattisgarh through its tableau. The Public Health and Family Welfare Department showcased quality certification and the Prime Minister's Tribal Justice Campaign. The Public Health Engineering Department showcased "Water for Every Home, a Living Foundation." The Forest and Climate Change Department's tableau emphasized the state's promotion of tourism as an industry. Ecotourism within forest areas has earned Chhattisgarh a distinct international recognition. India's first AI-based SEZ data center and Central India's first semiconductor plant are under construction in Nava Raipur by the Department of Commerce and Industry, which has put Chhattisgarh's presence on the Indian map in the IT sector. The Public Confidence Bill, Ease of Doing Business reforms, Single Window System 2.0 and industry-friendly policies have increased investor confidence in Chhattisgarh, resulting in investment proposals worth more than Rs 7 lakh 85 thousand crore received in the state. 

The tableau of the Labour Department showcased scholarship schemes for better education of the children of registered labourers in the unorganized and construction sectors. Workers are provided grants for building houses on their own land and purchasing new houses. The Didi E-Rickshaw Assistance Scheme depicts the provision of subsidy to women.
The Cooperative Department presented Anjor Vision - From Cooperation to Development, and the Education Department presented Automated Classrooms, Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Digital Curriculum, Digital Education, Sustainable Schools, and Global Connectivity. Governor Ramen Deka presented the first prize in the tableaux presented by the Village Industries Department, the second prize to the Jail Department, and the third prize to the School Education Department.