New Delhi, Jan 26 (UNI) The Kerala tableau at this year’s Republic Day celebrations showcases two transformative milestones: India’s first ‘Water Metro’ and the achievement of 100 percent Digital Literacy, presenting an inspiring model of inclusive development on the path to an Aatmanirbhar Kerala, contributing to an Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
The tractor unit features Sarasu, the Brand Ambassador for Digital Literacy, set in a rural landscape. Engaged with a smartphone and laptop, she represents grassroots digital empowerment.
Through her social media channel showcasing traditional cooking, she demonstrates how digital access enables self-reliance, entrepreneurship, and wider reach.
Kerala’s iconic spices and agricultural produce, including coconut, jackfruit, banana, pepper, and ginger, surround the scene, symbolising a prosperous rural life strengthened by digital connectivity.
The trailer showcases a full-scale ‘Water Metro’ boat with its terminal, representing green and inclusive mobility. Designed to connect the islands of Kochi’s backwaters, the Water Metro ensures safe, affordable, and sustainable transport for all.
People from diverse walks of life are depicted aboard, including members of the ‘Haritha Karma Sena’, the state’s ‘green army’ dedicated to waste management and environmental protection. Folk dancers flanking the tableau add rhythm and cultural vibrancy, reflecting Kerala’s rich heritage.
Blending tradition with innovation, the tableau brings together digital inclusion, women’s empowerment, environmental responsibility, and sustainable transport, symbolising Kerala’s vision for a progressive and self-reliant state.
