The results of the Best Marching Contingents and Best Tableaux for the Republic Day Parade 2026 have been announced. The awards recognise excellence in marching discipline, visual presentation, thematic depth and public appeal across Services, Central Armed Police Forces, States, Union Territories, and Central Ministries and Departments.
Best Marching Contingents
Among the three Services, the Indian Navy was adjudged the Best Marching Contingent. In the category of Central Armed Police Forces and other Auxiliary Forces, the Delhi Police won the top award. These awards show precision, coordination and ceremonial excellence during the parade.
Best Tableaux – Official Jury Results
In the States and Union Territories category, Maharashtra secured first place for its tableau titled Ganeshotsav – A Symbol of Aatmanirbharta. Jammu and Kashmir stood second for Handicrafts and Folk Dances of Jammu & Kashmir, followed by Kerala in third place for Water Metro and 100 Per Cent Digital Literacy – Aatmanirbhar Kerala for Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Among Central Ministries and Departments, the Ministry of Culture won for Vande Mataram – The Soul Cry of a Nation. Special prizes were also given to the Central Public Works Department for Vande Mataram – Commemoration of 150 Years and to the dance group for Vande Mataram – The Eternal Resonance of India.
Popular Choice Awards on MyGov
The Popular Choice Awards were decided through an online poll on the MyGov portal. The Assam Regiment was voted the Best Marching Contingent among the Services. The CRPF topped the Central Armed Police Forces and Auxiliary Forces category. In the tableaux category, Gujarat secured first place with Mantra of Swadeshi – Self-Reliance – Vande Mataram, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The Department of School Education and Literacy won among Central Ministries and Departments for National Education Policy 2020 – Rocketing Indian School Education on the Path to Viksit Bharat.
Significance of the Awards
These awards reflect the cultural, historical and developmental themes showcased in the Republic Day Parade. They also underline the role of tableaux in communicating national priorities, regional identity and public participation in a major ceremonial event.
Last Modified: April 27, 2026