India's 74th Republic Day celebration will be a unique one for many reasons.
Here's what you can look forward to
Experience the grandeur of India's military might as tanks, weapons and soldiers make their debut on the newly renamed Kartavya Path (formerly Rajpath) during the upcoming Republic Day parade.
Rajpath renamed Kartavya Path
The 74th Republic Day celebration will be held on Central Vista Avenue with 32,000 tickets available for online purchase and official invitations sent electronically for the first time.
Digital Invitations
For the first time, the 21-gun salute to the President before the parade will be fired by Indian guns, instead of British guns, as the government aims to move away from colonial remnants.
Indian guns replace British
Experience the power of India's indigenous manufacturing capabilities as 105mm Indian field guns replace vintage 25-pounder guns to fire the 21-Gun Salute during Republic Day celebrations,
Make in India
Women will join the BSF Camel Contingent for the first time.