Ministry of Tourism organizes six - day mega event “Bharat Parv”
Bharat Parv has been organized annually since 2016, from January 26th to 31st at the Red Fort, New Delhi, as part of the Republic Day celebrations. The event is organized by the Ministry of Tourism as the nodal Ministry and takes place at the Lawns and Gyan Path in front of the Red Fort.
Things to Explore at Bharat Parv 2025:
– Culture & Heritage: Choreographed performances by North Zonal Cultural Centre (Ministry of Culture), Performance by Delhi-based regional associations like Kannada Association, Gujarat Associations etc. and special performances by popular artists. – Display of Republic Day Tableaux, Performances by Army, Navy, Airforce and Paramilitaries band.
59 Food stalls: Stalls by State govt., Stalls by IHM’s, Stalls by other Hotel Management Institutes, NASVI, Food Demonstrations through Studio Kitchen
70 stalls of Handicraft & Handloom: Stalls by DC, Handloom, Stalls by DC, Handicraft, Stalls by KVIC, TRIFED, Tihar Jail, Stalls by Central Ministries, Stalls by States and UTs
Activity Zone: Nukkad Natak, Quizzes, Painting Competitions, Involvement of Tourism Yuval Club, School/College Children’s, Experiential Zone and DIY activities. 34 State Tourism Pavilions and 24 Central Ministries Stalls
Theme of this year is ‘Dekho Apna Desh’. This event would encourage citizens to participate in the "Dekho Apna Desh: People’s Choice Voting thus engage citizens, highlight popular and emerging destinations, and fostered a deeper appreciation for India’s cultural heritage.
Participating Organizations: The festival features contributions from: – State/UT Tourism and Culture Departments. – 22 Central Ministries, including Defence, Railways, Ayush, Culture, and more.
The Bharat Parv 2025 is open from 05 PM to 09 PM on 26th January and from 12 Noon to 09 PM on 27th to 31st January 2025. Entry for the event is free.