Jharkhand Village’s Girl Band Among 3 School Teams At R-Day Parade For The First Time – News18

Last Updated:January 25, 2025, 15:19 IST

Republic Day 2025: Many girls in the Jharkhand band, from farming and laboring families, are making their first train journey to Delhi.

Republic Day 2025: In a groundbreaking first, three government school bands will take part in the Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2025, showcasing their talent and dedication at one of India’s most prestigious events. The school bands from Jharkhand, Sikkim, and Karnataka will not only perform at the parade but also participate in the Grand Finale of the National School Band Competition 6.0.

The PM SHRI KGBV Patamda band from Jharkhand will perform at the Rostrum opposite the Presidential dais, synchronizing their performance with the Army band. This 25-member team is composed mainly of girls from rural and underprivileged backgrounds.

Many of these girls, who come from farming and labouring families, are making their first train journey to Delhi. The girls from Patamda have been training for the past three years, under the guidance of instructors from the Sikh and Punjab Regiments.

Meanwhile, the Govt Sr Sec School West Point band from Gangtok, Sikkim, and the PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 band from Belagavi, Karnataka, will perform at Vijay Chowk. These teams, which have won numerous state, zonal, and national-level accolades, represent the spirit of resilience and excellence.

The Belagavi band, composed mostly of children from families serving in the Indian Army, has been trained by the Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre, while the Gangtok band has set benchmarks in the Eastern region.

These school bands participate in the “whole of Government approach,” an initiative that involves Army Regimental Centres training students across 11 States and UTs, with expansion plans. This collaborative effort aims to integrate music training into the curriculum, promoting holistic development and instilling discipline and patriotism among students.

The event also aligns with the National Education Policy 2020, which seeks to transform the Indian education system. By providing these students with opportunities for musical training and performance, the initiative hopes to build a sense of national pride and unity.