Bharat Parv 2026

Duration: 26 – 31 January 2026 (6 days)
Venue: Red Fort, New Delhi
Organiser: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Inception: First held in 2016; annual event since then
Tableaux Displayed: 41 Republic Day tableaux from States, UTs and Central Ministries
Cultural Performances: 48 folk & classical performances by state troupes; 22 performances by Armed Forces and paramilitary bands
Food Court: Over 60 stalls featuring regional cuisines, millet‑based dishes and tribal food traditions
Commemoration: 150 years of “Vande Mataram” (composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee)
National Initiatives Promoted: Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat and Dekho Apna Desh

Bharat Parv was launched in 2016 to create a platform that celebrates India’s cultural, artistic, culinary and spiritual heritage, aligning with the theme of Unity in Diversity.
The festival is timed with the Republic Day celebrations, reinforcing patriotic sentiment and showcasing the nation’s progress.
It serves as a soft‑power tool to promote tourism, especially domestic tourism, and to highlight sustainable food practices (e.g., millet‑based dishes).

Tourism Promotion: Demonstrates the Ministry of Tourism’s role in leveraging cultural festivals to boost domestic tourism and generate employment.
Cultural Preservation: Provides a national stage for folk and classical arts, aiding in the preservation of intangible heritage.
National Integration: By featuring tableaux and performances from all states and Union Territories, it reinforces the Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat vision of cohesive development.
Sustainable Food Practices: Emphasis on millet and tribal cuisines aligns with the Government’s push for nutrition security and climate‑friendly agriculture.
Patriotic Narrative: Integration of Armed Forces bands underscores the link between cultural expression and national defence narratives.

Article 29(1) & 30 of the Constitution: Protects the cultural and educational rights of minorities, relevant to the diverse cultural showcases.
Ministry of Tourism Act, 2020 (if any): Governs the functioning and promotional activities of the Ministry, under which Bharat Parv is organized.
National Policy on Culture (2003) & National Tourism Policy (2022): Provide policy frameworks supporting such festivals.