**Executive Summary**
This document reports on the celebration of the 77th Republic Day in Mumbai across various central government institutions on January 26, 2026. The celebrations included flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades, cultural programmes, and speeches emphasising national pride and unity. High-quality photographs of the events are available for media usage.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **General Observances:**
* Prominent institutions in Mumbai observed the 77th Republic Day.
* Celebrations included flag-hoisting, parades, cultural programmes, and speeches.
* The events highlighted democratic values and contributions to national development.
* The celebrations saw enthusiastic participation from staff, students, security personnel, and family members.
* **Specific Institutions and Events:**
* **Lok Bhavan:** Secretary to the Governor of Maharashtra unfurled the National Tricolour.
* **Department of Atomic Energy (DAE):** The Secretary of DAE hoisted the National Flag; the event included a parade inspection and an address on Republic Day and DAE's accomplishments.
* **Office of the Principal Controller of Communication Accounts (Pr. CCA):** Pr. CCA unfurled the Tricolour, highlighting the Department of Telecommunications' role.
* **Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities:** The institute organised a flag-hoisting ceremony with speeches on cultural heritage, diversity, and patriotism.
* **Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA):** Dy. Chairperson, MbPA, unfurled the flag, and the event commenced with a cultural program to mark its 150th anniversary.
* **Central Office of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC):** Chief Executive Officer, KVIC, unfurled the National Flag, highlighting the blend of traditional heritage and modern innovation.
* **Konkan Railway:** Chairman & Managing Director unfurled the flag and inspected the RPF contingent, paying homage to India's Constitution.
* **Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay):** Event reminded that India is governed by 'We, the people' and emphasized integrity, courage, and compassion.
* **Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC):** Chairman and Managing Director unfurled the National Flag, reaffirming dedication to a strong, inclusive, and developed India.
**Impact Analysis**
**Media**
* **Impact:** The media can use the provided high-quality photographs to cover the Republic Day celebrations in Mumbai.
* **Action Required:** Access and utilize the available photographs for news and feature stories.
**Staff, Students, Security Personnel, and Family Members of Participating Institutions**
* **Impact:** Celebrations were an opportunity to take pride in their institutions and to reinforce the importance of democratic values.
* **Action Required:** Continue to uphold democratic principles in future events and everyday actions.
**Attendees of the Republic Day Celebrations**
* **Impact:** The Republic Day celebrations reinforced the importance of patriotism, unity, and civic duty.
* **Action Required:** Continue upholding the civic duties as citizens.
Key Entities Referenced
Mumbai: The city in Maharashtra where Republic Day celebrations were held across various institutions.
Republic Day: The national holiday being celebrated, with events including flag hoisting and cultural programmes.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting: The ministry providing information on the celebrations.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Mumbai: 77th Republic Day celebrated with
Patriotic Fervour Across Central Government
Institutions
प्रव तथ: 26 JAN 2026 8:21PM by PIB Mumbai
Mumbai, 26 January 2026
On the occasion of India's 77th Republic Day, prominent institutions in Mumbai observed the
day with flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades, cultural programmes, and speeches emphasising
national pride, unity, and contributions towards the nation's development. The celebrations
highlighted the democratic values enshrined in the Constitution, with enthusiastic participation
from staff, students, security personnel, and family members. High-quality photographs
capturing these events are available for media usage.
1. Lok Bhavan: Secretary to the Governor of Maharashtra, Dr. Prashant Narnaware, unfurled
the National Tricolour at Lok Bhavan, Mumbai. Officers and staff, along with a platoon of the
State Reserve Police Force comprising police officers and jawans, rendered the National
Anthem.2. Department of Atomic Energy Headquarters (Mumbai): Dr A.K. Mohanty, Secretary,
Department of Atomic Energy and Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission, hoisted the National
Flag at the Old Yacht Club, DAE headquarters. The event featured a parade inspection, march
past by DAE security and school children from AECS. Dr Mohanty addressed the gathering on
the importance of Republic Day and DAE's accomplishments in science and technology.3. Office of the Principal Controller of Communication Accounts (Pr. CCA), Mumbai: At
the CTO Building premises, Pr. CCA Shri Kumar Sanjay Bariar unfurled the Tricolour,
accompanied by the singing of the National Anthem. Senior officers including Shri. Narendra S.
Dhaktode (Controller), Shri. Ram Raje Mali (Jt. Controller), and Ms. Neha Kirdak Laxman (Dy.
CCA) graced the occasion. Shri. Bariar highlighted the transformative role of the Department of
Telecommunications in connecting the nation.
4. Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities (Divyangjan)
[AYJNISHD (D)], Mumbai: The institute organised a flag-hoisting ceremony with active
involvement from faculty, staff, and students. Speeches by faculty and students dwelt uponIndia's rich cultural heritage, diversity, and democratic principles, instilling a sense of patriotism
and shared responsibility.
5. Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA): At the Ropax Terminal, Shri. Adesh Titarmare, IAS, Dy.
Chairperson, MbPA, unfurled the flag. The function was attended by officers, staff, CISF
personnel, and their families. The cultural programme commenced with "Vande Mataram" to
mark its 150th anniversary and its significant role in India's history.6. Central Office of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Mumbai: Smt
Roop Rashi, Chief Executive Officer, KVIC, unfurled the National Flag, followed by the collective
rendition of the National Anthem. She noted that nearly 90 per cent of KVIC artisans are women
and opined that “Navyug Khadi” symbolises a powerful blend of traditional heritage and modern
innovation, paving the way for Khadi's global identity.7. Konkan Railway: Shri Santosh Kumar Jha, Chairman & Managing Director, unfurled the
National Flag at Konkan Rail Vihar, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, and inspected the RPF contingent. The
celebration paid homage to India's Constitution and the country's ongoing progress.8. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay): In the presence of Chief Guest
Shri Raj Nair, Chairman of Avalon Consulting, AGR Knowledge Services, Germinait Solutions,
and co-founder of Hornback e-Mobility, the event reminded that India is governed by 'We, the
People'. It emphasised that the Republic endures through citizens choosing integrity over
convenience, courage over silence, and compassion over indifference.9. Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC): Shri Vilas Sopan Wadekar, Chairman and
Managing Director, unfurled the National Flag at the Dahisar Project Site and inspected the RPF
Guard of Honour. He extended warm greetings to officers, staff, stakeholders, and valued
commuters of Mumbai’s suburban railway family, reaffirming MRVC's dedication to building a
strong, inclusive, and developed India.These Republic Day observances in Mumbai's diverse institutions collectively demonstrated the
enduring spirit of patriotism, institutional contributions to national growth, and adherence to
constitutional ideals on 26 January 2026.
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