**Policy Summary:**
The President's Secretariat has announced the cancellation of the Change of Guard Ceremony at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on August 2, 9, and 16, 2025. This cancellation is due to the Ceremonial Battalion's engagement in rehearsals for both an upcoming guard of honour for a visiting Head of State and the Independence Day ceremony. This information was released by PIB Delhi on July 31, 2025, at 5:39 PM (Release ID: 2150857).
Key Entities Referenced
President's Secretariat: The office of the President of India, responsible for administrative support and other functions.
Change of Guard Ceremony: A military tradition where a new group of guards replaces the old one, typically involving a formal parade and music.
August 2, 9 and 16, 2025: Specific dates on which the Change of Guard Ceremony is cancelled.
Rashtrapati Bhavan: The official residence of the President of India, located in New Delhi.
Ceremonial Battalion: A unit within the Indian Armed Forces responsible for conducting ceremonial duties.
Head of State: A visiting foreign leader who will be receiving a guard of honour.
Independence Day: National holiday of India, celebrated annually on August 15th.
President's Secretariat
No Change of Guard Ceremony on August 2, 9 and
16
Posted On: 31 JUL 2025 5:39PM by PIB Delhi
The Change of Guard Ceremony will not take place on August 2, 9 and 16, 2025, at the Forecourt of
Rashtrapati Bhavan as the Ceremonial Battalion will be engaged in the rehearsal for the upcoming guard of
honour for the visiting Head of State and the Independence Day ceremony.
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MJPS/SR
(Release ID: 2150857)