The proceedings of the Republic Day Parade at Kartavya path will commence with the unfurling of the National Flag and presenting of the Rashtriya Salute to the President of India. The President would be assisted in the unfurling of the National Flag by Fit Lt Komal Rani. Republic Day 2023: Garud Special Forces of Indian Air Force to Participate First Time in January 26 Parade.
Marching contingent of IAF for the Republic Day parade will be led by a woman officer of the Indian Air Force, Sqn Ldr Sindhu Reddy.Comprising four officers and 144 air warriors marching in a box formation, the contingent will be led by Sqn Ldr .