Overview
- President Droupadi Murmu will unfurl the flag after Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute at the National War Memorial.
- The theme ‘150 years of Vande Mataram’ features 30 tableaux from states, Union Territories and central ministries, supported by large cultural performances.
- Military displays include the Indian Air Force’s “Sindoor” flypast linked to Operation Sindoor and a DRDO showcase of the Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile.
- Delhi’s security plan includes a multi-layered grid with 1,000+ HD CCTV cameras tied to facial recognition and first-time use of AI-enabled smart glasses.
- Live coverage is available on Doordarshan TV and YouTube, All India Radio’s YouTube, and official PIB and MyGov channels, with spectator gates opening from 7 am.