India, Jan. 26 -- The 76th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path put a spotlight on women's empowerment, with a series of all-women contingents and tableaus dedicated to women and child development.

A 148-member all-women contingent of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), led by assistant commandant Aishwarya Joy M, marched as part of the parade. The contingent included women deployed in various operations, including anti-insurgency and law and order duties.

The Delhi Police all-women band participated for the second consecutive year, under Band Master Ruyangunuo Kense. The National Cadet Corps (NCC) Girls contingent, led by senior officer Ekta Kumari, and the NCC Combined Band, led by cadets Madesh Ashok and Ankita Kumari, als...