New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth on Friday gave away awards to the Indian Navy for being the best marching contingent among the three services at the 77th Republic Day parade on January 26, and the Delhi police for being the best among the marching squads of the Central Armed Police Forces/other auxiliary forces.

The parade featured a total of 18 marching contingents.

The states that won the awards for the top three tableaux included Maharashtra (Ganeshotsav: A Symbol of Atmanirbharta), Jammu & Kashmir (Handicrafts and Folk Dances of Jammu & Kashmir) and Kerala (Water Metro and 100% Digital Literacy: Atmanirbhar Kerala for Atmanirbhar Bharat), the defence ministry said.

A total of 30 tableaux -- 17 of sta...