Amid Covid crisis, various changes have been suggested. The Union Defence Ministry on Saturday said approximately 24,000 people will be allowed to attend the Republic Day parade on January 26 this year.
The biggest change made in the parade is it will start at 10:30 am instead of 10 am due to foggy weather. For a better view for spectators, 10 large LED screens - five on each side of Rajpath - will be installed.
"The parade ceremony will be 90-minute-long like last year, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the National War Memorial near the India Gate. Later, contingents will March past. Tableaus will be showcased representing cultural diversity, social and economic progress during the parade," a senior police officer said.
Short films on the Armed Forces will be screened before the parade begins. Later, live parade will be telecasted on the screens.
No foreign dignitaries will be invited as chief guests due to coronavirus outbreak. The defence ministry said that Covid 19 guidelines will be followed during Republic Day Parade. Seats for guests will be arranged according to social distancing norms. Wearing a mask would be compulsory for all.
Apart from this, a total of 17 Jaguars will roar above the Rajpath in the national capital this Republic Day in the grandest flypast comprising 75 aircrafts from Air Force, Army and Navy. This year MiG 29K and P 8i will make an entry while Tejas will be missed.
The officer said that five Rafale will also fly over the Rajpath in the 'Vinaash' formation. The navy's MiG 29K and P-8I surveillance aircraft will fly in the 'Varuna' formation.