**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) showcased its Republic Day Tableau at Bharat Parv, a six-day cultural and tourism festival held from January 26 to January 31, 2026. A dedicated public outreach pavilion was installed to promote public awareness of the new criminal laws: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA). The pavilion was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Tourism and Culture.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Republic Day Tableau Display:**
* The MHA's Republic Day Tableau, displayed during the Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2026, is showcased at Bharat Parv.
* Bharat Parv is being held from January 26 to January 31, 2026, at the Red Fort Lawns and Gyan Path.
* **Public Outreach Pavilion:**
* The MHA has installed a public outreach pavilion.
* The pavilion features an interactive exhibition on the new criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA).
* The exhibition aims to enhance public understanding of key reforms, including time-bound justice delivery, victim-centric procedures, digital evidence, and citizen rights protection.
* A major attraction is a Pantomime Show (live skit performance).
* **Inauguration and Appreciation:**
* The pavilion was formally inaugurated by the Minister.
* The Union Minister for Tourism and Culture visited the pavilion.
* **Public Engagement:**
* The pavilion has witnessed substantial public footfall.
* Visitors are actively engaging with the exhibits and interacting with officials.
**Impact Analysis**
**Citizens:**
* **Impact:** Increased awareness of new criminal laws and their impact on justice delivery, rights, and responsibilities.
* **Action Required:** Engage with the exhibits and information provided at the pavilion to understand the new legal framework.
**Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA):**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to strengthen citizen outreach and promote the reformed criminal justice framework.
* **Action Required:** Maintain the public outreach pavilion and ensure effective communication of the new laws.
**Ministry of Tourism and Culture:**
* **Impact:** Contributes to the overall success of Bharat Parv and promotes cultural awareness alongside legal awareness.
* **Action Required:** Support the MHA's initiative and promote the pavilion to festival attendees.
Key Entities Referenced
Bharat Parv: Six-day national cultural and tourism festival where the MHA's Republic Day Tableau and Pavilion were displayed.
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA): The government ministry that showcased the Republic Day Tableau and Pavilion at Bharat Parv to create public awareness on new laws.
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS): One of the three transformative criminal laws highlighted in the exhibition.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS): One of the three transformative criminal laws highlighted in the exhibition.
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA): One of the three transformative criminal laws highlighted in the exhibition.
Ministry of Tourism
MHA’s Republic Day Tableau and Pavilion at
Bharat Parv Attract Large Public Footfall; Public
Awareness on New Laws Strengthened
प्रव तथ: 27 JAN 2026 10:05PM by PIB Delhi
The Republic Day Tableau of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), showcased during the Republic Day
Parade on 26 January 2026, has been prominently displayed at Bharat Parv, the six-day national cultural
and tourism festival being held from 26 January to 31 January 2026 at the Red Fort Lawns and Gyan Path,
as part of the Republic Day celebrations.
The festival is being inaugurated by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Shri Om Birla, and the Union Minister
for Tourism and Culture, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.At the venue, the Ministry of Home Affairs has installed a dedicated public outreach pavilion in front of
its tableau. The pavilion features an interactive exhibition highlighting the key provisions and citizen-
centric impact of the three transformative criminal laws — the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).
The exhibition aims to enhance public understanding of key reforms including time-bound justice
delivery, victim-centric procedures, greater use of scientific and digital evidence, transparency in
investigation and trial processes, and stronger protection of citizens’ rights. The pavilion was formally
inaugurated by the Minister. The Union Minister for Tourism and Culture also visited the pavilion,
appreciating the Ministry’s efforts in promoting legal awareness among citizens.
The pavilion has witnessed substantial public footfall, with visitors from across the country actively
engaging with the exhibits and interacting with officials. A major attraction has been a *Pantomime
Show* (live skit performance). which creatively communicates the objectives and practical relevance ofthe new criminal laws, helping citizens understand their rights, responsibilities and procedural safeguards
in a simple and relatable manner.
Through this initiative at Bharat Parv, the Ministry of Home Affairs continues to strengthen citizen
outreach and public awareness on India’s reformed criminal justice framework. The tableau and pavilion
collectively highlight the national vision of a modern, citizen-centric and technology-driven justice
system.
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Sunil Kumar Tiwari
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