People of Mizoram today joined the nation in celebrating the 74th Republic Day with patriotic fervour. The celebration began in the early morning with the unfurling of the National Flag at government and semi-government offices across the state.<br />''<br />''Contingents of para-military forces and police participated in the March Past and parade, while officials among others participated in the Republic Day celebration held in all districts including the capital city Aizawl.<br />''<br />''AIR correspondent reports that the main program of the Republic Day celebration was held in the morning at Assam Rifles ground in Aizawl. In the program, Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati unfurled the National Flag by playing drums with the armed forces and singing the National Anthem to all participants. Contingents of para-military forces and police personnel joined the March Past and parade.<br />''<br />'' On the occasion, Governor paid rich tributes to the freedom fighters and extended greetings to all people of the state.<br />''<br />''Addressing the people, the Governor said his Government has marched on in the implementation of the Socio-Economic Development Policy. The Governor has pointed out various initiatives of his government in implementing flagship schemes towards inclusive development of the people of the state.<br />''<br />''He said the government continues its focus on Rural Development programmes. Under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, more than 2 lakh households received Job Cards. The Ministry of Rural Development has released 323 crore rupees under the scheme. Also, under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, various initiatives under MGNREGA are being conducted.<br />''<br />''Governor further said that three new District Rural Development Offices (DRDO) were opened for the newly created Districts, and two new R.D. Blocks have been created. Referring to the beginning of Amrit Kaal, the Governor said efforts have been taken to achieve inclusive development, climate action, energy transition, productivity enhancement & investment.<br />''<br />''This was also announced that the Padma Shri award is going to KC Runremsangi for the current year declared by the Union Government. <br />''<br />