Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Delhi's First Republic Day Celebrated Modestly
On January 26, 1950, India celebrated its first Republic Day.
In Delhi, the celebrations were simple and focused on helping people.
Children in schools and relief homes received small gifts like plates and flags.
Women living in government homes were given fruits, sweets, and toys.
The total cost was around Rs 11,250, with some money left over that was used later for another celebration.
The events were organized by the local government to help people who were affected by the recent Partition of India.
Delhi's first Republic Day in 1950 was celebrated modestly with a focus on welfare.
Children in rural schools and relief homes received souvenir plates and flags.
Women inmates in government-run institutions were given fruits, sweets, and toys.
The total expenditure was around Rs 11,250, with Rs 750 allocated for women's celebrations.
The remaining Rs 225 was used for Women's Section Day celebrations later in the year.
- Who
- Delhi administration, schoolchildren, women inmates, displaced families
- What
- Modest Republic Day celebrations with welfare focus
- When
- January 26, 1950
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To mark India's first Republic Day with a focus on welfare and rehabilitation
- Date
- January 26, 1950
- Total Expenditure
- Rs 11,250 (assessed), Rs 11,093 (actual)
- Women's Section Expenditure
- Rs 750 sanctioned, Rs 525 spent
- Unspent Balance
- Rs 225
- Act
- Punjab District Boards Act, 1883
- Institutions Involved
- Relief homes, rural schools, Women's Section Homes
- Items Distributed
- Souvenir plates, flags, poles, candles, fruits, sweets, toys
- Purpose of Expenditure
- Relief and rehabilitation miscellaneous