Paralympics stars, top sarpanches among 10,000 special guests to light up R-Day

GUESTS DRAWN FROM DIVERSE AREAS AND FIELDS, FALL INTO 31 CATEGORIES

- SIMONTNI BHATTACHARJEE

In a continued effort to enhance people's participation in events of national significance, the Indian government has extended invitations to approximately 10,000 special guests to witness the 76th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path in the national capital on January 26. This diverse group of invitees represents various sectors of society and highlights the achievements of individuals and communities contributing to nation-building.

The invitees include distinguished individuals such as sarpanches from top-performing villages, recognised for their exemplary contributions to rural development. Disaster relief workers and representatives from 'vibrant villages' have also been invited to underline their roles in fostering resilience and sustainability. Best-performing water warriors, known for their contributions to water conservation and management, will also be among the attendees.