Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Republic Day Celebrations Honor Women Leaders
The Republic Day celebrations in 2026 honored many women leaders and frontline workers.
In Delhi, over 400 Lakhpati Didis, PMAY-G beneficiaries, and SHG leaders were felicitated for their hard work.
They were also special guests at the Republic Day parade and visited famous places like the Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya and Akshardham temple.
The government wants to help three crore women become Lakhpati Didis, which means their families earn at least Rs one lakh a year.
An online loan system was introduced to help women get loans easily.
In Uttar Pradesh, the national flag was unfurled by the Governor, and there were impressive march-pasts, tableaux, and cultural performances.
The celebrations showed the government's commitment to recognizing women's leadership and the important role of frontline workers in nation-building.
Over 400 Lakhpati Didis, PMAY-G beneficiaries, and SHG leaders were felicitated and invited as special guests for Republic Day 2026 celebrations in Delhi.
The Women and Child Development Ministry welcomed more than 200 Anganwadi workers and their companions as special guests at the Republic Day ceremony on Kartavya Path.
Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan praised the Aajeevika Mission and highlighted the target of making three crore women Lakhpati Didis with an annual household income of at least Rs one lakh.
An end-to-end online loan system was introduced to promote women entrepreneurship and improve access to institutional finance.
In Uttar Pradesh, the national flag was unfurled by Governor Anandiben Patel, and the celebrations included march-pasts, tableaux, and cultural performances.
- Who
- Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi, UP Governor Anandiben Patel, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Lakhpati Didis, PMAY-G beneficiaries, SHG leaders, Anganwadi workers, and their companions
- What
- Felicitation of women leaders and Republic Day celebrations
- When
- January 25-27, 2024
- Where
- Delhi and Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To recognize the contributions of women leaders and frontline workers in nation-building and inclusive development
- Event
- Republic Day 2026 celebrations
- Location
- Delhi and Uttar Pradesh
- Special Guests
- Over 400 Lakhpati Didis, PMAY-G beneficiaries, SHG leaders, and 200 Anganwadi workers
- Speakers
- Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi, UP Governor Anandiben Patel, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
- Initiatives Highlighted
- Aajeevika Mission, end-to-end online loan system, Anganwadi workers' contributions
- Cultural Performances
- March-pasts, tableaux, group dances, and other cultural performances
- Duration of Stay
- January 24 to 27, 2024
Sources
Aajeevika Mission has turned into revolution, mass movement: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Social Justice Ministry hosts R-Day special guests, says committed to inclusive development
Over 200 Anganwadi workers, companions join R-Day celebrations on Kartavya Path
UP Governor Anandiben Patel unfurls national flag in front of the Vidhan Bhawan on 77th Republic Day
‘Serving farmers is my only passion: Shivraj Singh Chouhan speaks to beneficiaries at Pusa
