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.