The 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi today, saw the participation of around 450 elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions and Rural Local Bodies as Special Guests, reflecting the Government of India’s emphasis on  strengthening grassroots democracy and people’s participation. Among the 30 tableaux that rolled down the Kartavya Path, was also the Ministry of Panchayati Raj’s tableau on the theme “SVAMITVA Scheme: Aatmanirbhar Panchayat se Samriddh evam Aatmanirbhar Bharat”. It highlighted how legal ownership of rural residential properties empowers citizens and strengthens Panchayats. Till date, the SVAMITVA Scheme has enabled the issuance of nearly three crore property cards in over 1.84 lakh villages, reducing land disputes and supporting planned rural development.

Citizens are invited to participate in the MyGov public poll for the Republic Day tableaux as an exercise in informed civic engagement. To support the Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Tableau on “SVAMITVA” voting can be done on 26th January 2026 till 11:45 PM (IST) on MyGov, with an alternate option to vote via SMS by sending “MYGOVPOLL 365936,6” from a registered mobile number to 7738299899, as facilitated by MyGov.

Vote Here:

https://www.mygov.in/group-poll/vote-your-favourite-tableau-and-marching-contingent-republic-day-parade-2026/

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