GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 26th Jan. The Odisha tableau at the Republic Day parade showcased women empowerment in the state, as well as its rich handicraft and handloom sector.
The central part of the tableau highlighted women’s involvement in the handicraft and handloom sector through live demonstrations.
It also acknowledged women’s adaptation to technology by showing them engaging in cashless transactions and e-platform marketing.
The tableau featured a big umbrella, symbolizing the “whole-hearted” support of the central and state governments to the artisans under the “Viksit Bharat” program.
The rear portion of the tableau showcased a heritage hut from Raghurajpur village, where women play a pivotal role in crafting Pattachitra and masks.
The transformation of the village into an open museum represented the journey towards “Viksit Bharat”.
The “War Horse of Konark Temple” on the tableau symbolized Odisha’s rapid progress in shaping a developed India.
The divine elephant “Kandarpa Hasti” represented the dedication of Odisha’s women to “Viksit Bharat”, similar to the devotion of Gopis to Lord Sri Krishna.
