Kolkata:
Indian Military’s robotic canine ‘MULE’ (Multi Utility Legged Tools) stole the present on the Republic Day parade in Kolkata on Sunday. Named ‘Sanjay’, the ‘MULE’ is an all-weather floor robotic canine that may climb stairs, steep hills, and cross hurdles.
In response to the Indian Military, it’s designed for a number of operations, together with perimeter safety, asset safety, and chemical-biological-nuclear warfare eventualities. They may also be used for explosives detection and disposal, intelligence, and surveillance.
#WATCH | West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee takes half in #RepublicDay2025 celebrations at Kolkata.
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The robotic canine can carry a payload of 15 kgs and may be operated in excessive temperatures from -40 levels to 55 levels Celsius.
The Indian Military has up to now inducted 100 robotic canine in numerous models, officers mentioned.
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose unfurled the nationwide flag at Pink Highway in Kolkata at this time morning. This was adopted by a parade – led by Naib Subedar Rajneesh.
Contingents of the Indian Military, Navy, Air Power, West Bengal Police, Kolkata Police, Fast Motion Power, and Catastrophe Administration Group took half within the parade. Other than these, college students from numerous faculties additionally participated within the ceremony and carried out cultural dances.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attended the occasion.
West Bengal tableau at Republic Day parade
West Bengal’s Republic Day tableau on the Kartavya Path in Delhi highlighted the state’s ‘Lakshmir Bhandar’ scheme which supplies a assured month-to-month revenue to girls. It additionally featured the state’s ‘Lok Prasar Prakalpa’ initiative showcasing its wealthy cultural heritage, architectural excellence, and inventive traditions.
The tableau’s entrance featured a ‘Durga’ idol, with Chhau performers accompanying the tableau.
The mega Republic Day parade within the nationwide capital was attended by President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and different high-level dignitaries. Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto attended the occasion as a chief visitor.