Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Women Officers Lead India's 77th Republic Day Parade
On January 26, 2024, the 77th Republic Day Parade took place in New Delhi.
This year, several women officers made history by leading contingents.
CRPF Assistant Commandant Simran Bala, a 26-year-old from Jammu and Kashmir, became the first woman to command a full male contingent of 147 personnel.
She led the contingent with pride, marching to the CRPF anthem.
This event was special because it showed how women are taking on important leadership roles in the armed forces.
It was a big moment for Simran and for all women in the military, showing that they can achieve great things.
CRPF Assistant Commandant Simran Bala led an all-male contingent of 147 personnel at the 77th Republic Day Parade.
She is the first woman from her district and the first female officer to command a full male party at the national parade.
The parade took place on Kartavya Path in New Delhi.
Simran Bala is a 26-year-old officer from Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir.
The event marked a significant milestone in the recognition of women's leadership in the armed forces.
- Who
- CRPF Assistant Commandant Simran Bala and other women officers
- What
- Leading contingents at the 77th Republic Day Parade
- When
- January 26, 2024 (77th Republic Day)
- Where
- Kartavya Path, New Delhi
- Why
- To mark the 77th Republic Day and celebrate the achievements of women in the armed forces
- Event
- 77th Republic Day Parade
- Location
- Kartavya Path, New Delhi
- Key Figure
- CRPF Assistant Commandant Simran Bala
- Contingent Size
- 147 personnel
- Significance
- First woman to command a full male party at the national parade