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GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY
DIRECTORATE OF SPORTS AND YOUTH AFFAIRS
(SECRETARIAT WING)
(G.O. Ms. No. 06, Puducherry, dated 20th January 2025)
ORDER
In supersession of the G.O. Ms. No. 3, dated 04-01-2013 of the
Chief Secretariat (Education), Puducherry, the Lieutenant-Governor,
Puducherry, is pleased to notify the Scheme with Guidelines for
“Participation of School Students in the March-past and Cultural
Programme during Independence Day, Puducherry Liberation Day and
Republic Day in the Union territory of Puducherry,” as mentioned in the
Annexure to this Order.
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2. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Department
vide their I.D. No. 11395/FC/FD/F4/A4/2024-25, dated 17-12-2024.
(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)
F.P. VERBINA JAYARAJ,
Under Secretary to Government
(Sports and Youth Affairs).
ANNEXURE
Revised Scheme and Guidelines for “Participation of School Students
in the March-past and Cultural Programme during Independence Day,
Republic Day and Puducherry Liberation Day Celebrations in the
Union territory of Puducherry.”
1. Short title, extent and commencement.— (i) The Scheme may
be called the Scheme for “Participation of school students in the
March-past and Cultural Programme during Independence Day, Republic
Day and Puducherry Liberation Day Celebrations in the Union territory
of Puducherry.”
(ii) It shall be extended to the students of all the Government,
Government-Aided and recognized Private Schools in the Union territory
of Puducherry.
(iii) It shall come into force from the date of its publication in
the Official Gazette of Government of Puducherry, superseding the
G.O. Ms. No. 3, dated 04-01-2013 of the Chief Secretariat (Education),
Puducherry.
2. Object.— To identify the abilities of School Students and
encourage them in the field of Art and Culture.
3. Scope.— The best performing school contingents in the
March-past during the Independence Day and Republic Day Celebration
will be awarded Shield separately for the Government School Boys’,
Government School Girls’, Private School Boys’ and Private School Girls’
and also Special Contingents.
In the Cultural programme, during the Independence Day and
Republic Day Celebration, Shield will be awarded separately for best
Government School and best Private School. Special memento will be
awarded to Jawahar Bal Bhawan, Puducherry for their special programme
in the Republic Day Celebration, because they are not included in the
competition.
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4. Definitions.— (a) “Government” means, the Administrator of
the Union territory of Puducherry appointed by the President under
Article 239 of the Constitution;
(b) “School” means, the Government/Government Aided and
recognized Private Schools in the Union territory of Puducherry.
(c) “March-past” means, a ceremony in which contingents of
school students walk with stiff regular steps rhythmically.
(d) “Cultural programme” means, the programme in which school
children exhibit their talents connected with the culture of a particular
society or group, its customs, beliefs, etc.
(e) “Student” means, student studying from 6th to 12th Standard
in the Government Schools, Government Aided Schools and Private
Schools in the Union territory of Puducherry.
(f) “Contingent” means, the school team which consists of
35 students.
(g) “Selection Committee” means, the Committee constituted for
the purpose of selecting the School contingents for March-past and
Schools for Cultural Programme.
(h) “Nodal Officer” means, an Officer of the Directorate of
Sports and Youth Affairs, Puducherry assigned with the duty to
coordinate with the Participating Institutions during the celebrations of
Independence Day/Puducherry Liberation Day/Republic Day.
(i) “Associate NCC Officer” means, a Teacher/Lecturer under
whose command NCC troops (Army, Naval, Air Force)/platoons/
companies are functioning in Government Schools/Colleges.
(j) “National Service Scheme” means, the Scheme sponsored by
the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Government of India to develop the
personality to the Higher Secondary Students and College Students
through social service.
(k) “Community Service Scheme” means, the Scheme sponsored
by the Government of Puducherry to develop the personality of the
Secondary School Students through social service to the Community.
(l) “Children Traffic Corps” means, school students who assist
the Traffic Police in controlling traffic on the roads.
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(m) “Scouts and Guides” means, an organization for boys’ and
girls’, which trains young people in practical skills and development of
young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and
spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens.
5. Eligibility.— The boys’ and girls’ studying 6th to 12th Standard
of the Government/Government Aided/recognized Private Schools in the
Union territory of Puducherry are eligible to participate in the March-past
and Cultural Programme.
6. Method of Selection.—
MARCH-PAST
The best performing School Contingents will be selected by the
Selection Committee consisting of three members duly constituted by
the Director of Sports and Youth Affairs, Puducherry.
The Selection Committee for March-past shall consist of an
Associate NCC Officer from Army, Naval, Air Force Wing of various
Government Educational Institutions in the Union territory of Puducherry
under the control of the Directorate of School Education, Puducherry/
Associate NCC Officer from Tri Force Wing of Government Colleges in
Union territory of Puducherry under the control of the Directorate of
Collegiate Education, Puducherry. A representative from the NCC Group
Headquarters/NCC Units shall be one of the Members of the Selection
Committee. One representative from the Directorate of Sports and Youth
Affairs, Puducherry shall assist the Committee during the selection trials.
The Selection Committee will select the following number of
School Contingents to participate in the Independence Day, Republic
Day and Puducherry Liberation Day Parade in the Puducherry region.
(a) (i) Government Schools – Boys’ - 5 Contingents.
(ii) Government Schools – Girls’ - 5 Contingents.
(iii) Private Schools – Boys’ - 5 Contingents.
(iv) Private Schools – Girls’ - 5 Contingents.
(b) For the Puducherry Liberation Day parade, 8 contingents
will take part. i.e., the first 2 school contingents chosen
by the Selection Committee constituted by the Government
from each category in the Independence Day. (4 categories –
Government School Boys’ 2, Private School Boys’ 2,
Government School Girls’ 2 and Private School Girls’ 2)
(Total 8 contingents will be chosen for Puducherry
Liberation Day March-past events).
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Each school contingent/Special contingents consisting of
35 students are eligible to participate in the Independence Day, Republic
Day and Puducherry Liberation Day March-past. Seven Winner Trophies
are instituted by the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs,
(Puducherry region only) during the Independence Day and Republic Day
Celebrations in the following categories.
(i) Best Government School Boys’ contingent (01)
(ii) Best Government School Girls’ contingent (01)
(iii) Best Private School Boys’ contingent (01)
(iv) Best Private School Girls’ contingent (01)
(v) Best Special Contingent (01)
(vi) Best NCC Contingent (02)
In addition to the above School Contingents, the following
special contingents in each category will also participate in the
Independence Day and Republic Day Celebrations without selection
trials.
1. National Service Scheme – Boys’-1 contingent
2. National Service Scheme – Girls’-1 contingent
3. Community Service Scheme – Boys’-1 contingent
4. Community Service Scheme – Girls’-1 contingent
5. Children Traffic Corps – Boys’-1 contingent
6. Children Traffic Corps – Girls’-1 contingent
7. Scouts-1 contingent
8. Guides-1 contingent
7. The following contingents will participate in the events as
below.— (a) March-past on Independence Day/Republic Day.
In respect of Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam regions, there will be
no selection trials. The respective Chief Educational Officers/Delegate
to Director of School Education shall form the School contingents to
participate in the March-past as follows.
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Sl.
Region
No. of
Total No.
Total No. of
No
contingents
of Students
Escort and
Org.
Teachers
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
1. Puducherry
28
28 x 35 = 980
34
2. Karaikal
12
12 x 35 = 420
16
Government-6, Private-6
3. Mahe
10
10 x 35 = 350
13
Government-8, Private-2
4. Yanam
8
8 x 35 = 280
10
Government-7, Private-1
Total
2030
73
(b) March-past on Puducherry Liberation Day
Sl.
Region
No. of
Total No.
Total No. of
No
contingents
of Students
Escort and
Org.
Teachers
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
1. Puducherry
8
8 x 35 = 280
14
2. Karaikal
12
12 x 35 = 420
16
3. Mahe
10
10 x 35 = 350
13
4. Yanam
8
8 x 35 = 280
10
Total
1330
53
The selected school contingents, Scouts, Guides, National
Service Scheme, Community Service Scheme and Children Traffic Corps
along with their Escort Teachers are to attend the 8 days’ combined
practice/rehearsals regularly.
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The Schools who have won the Shields during the previous
Republic Day Parade will have the option to lead the contingents in the
respective sections in the Independence Day Parade. The Schools who
have won the Shields during the previous Independence Day Parade will
have the option to lead the contingents in the respective sections in
the Republic Day Parade.
A total of 2,030 students each and 73 Escort Teachers each will
participate in the March-past in the Independence Day and Republic Day
in the Union territory of Puducherry.
And also a total of 1,330 students and 53 Escort Teachers will
participate in the Puducherry Liberation Day March-past in the
Union territory of Puducherry.
CULTURAL PROGRAMME
A separate selection trial will be conducted for Government
Schools and Private Schools for Cultural programme to be performed in
the Republic Day/Independence Day Celebration. The Selection
Committee shall consist of three Judges having professional expertise
in the relevant art and working in various Educational Government
Institutions in the Union territory of Puducherry. The Selection
Committee will select the following number of Schools to perform
Cultural programme in the Republic Day/Independence Day Celebration.
One representative from the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs,
Puducherry shall assist the Committee during the selection trials.
(i) Government Schools-3 Schools
(ii) Private Schools-3 Schools
8. The following contingents will participate in the cultural
programme as below.—
Sl.
Region
Total No.
Total No.
No.
of Students
of Escort
Teachers
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
1.
Puducherry
7 x 90 = 630
35
2.
Karaikal
2 x 125 = 250
10
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3.
Mahe
1 x 100 = 100
05
4.
Yanam
1 x 100 = 100
05
Total
1080
55
In addition to the above School teams, the students of Jawahar
Bal Bhavan, Puducherry will also participate in the cultural programme
as a special category.
Each participating school shall consist of 90 students including
the Jawahar Bal Bhavan totaling to 630 students and 35 Escort Teachers
in Puducherry region. In respect of Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam regions,
the respective Chief Educational Officer/Delegate to Director of School
Education shall select the schools to perform cultural programme. 250
students in Karaikal region, 100 students each in Mahe region and Yanam
region are to be selected by the respective Officers to present cultural
activities at their respective regions.
A total of 1080 students each and 55 Escort Teachers each will
participate in the Culturals of the Independence Day and Republic Day
in the Union territory of Puducherry.
9. The presentation of cultural programme is subject to the
following conditions.—
(A) Puducherry region:
(a) Pre recorded audio tapes must not be used for the songs
in the Independence day/Republic Day Celebrations.
(b) The number of students must not exceed 90 (inclusive
of singers).
(c) The maximum duration permissible for each programme
is only 4 minutes.
(d) The programme may be on message of National
importance/National integration.
(e) The formation and movements should be aesthetic.
(B) Other regions:
(a) Prerecorded audio tapes must not be used for the songs
in the Independence day/Republic Day Celebrations.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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(b) The maximum duration permissible for each programme
is only 4 minutes.
(c) The programme may be on message of National
importance/National integration.
(d) The formation and movements should be aesthetic.
(e) Any other condition as decided necessary by the
respective Administrative Head of the region concerned viz.,
District Collector, Karaikal for Karaikal region, the Regional
Administrators concerned of Mahe and Yanam region.
RATE CHART
MARCH-PAST
(a) Items involved in the March-past of Independence Day (ID),
Republic Day (RD) and Puducherry Liberation Day (PLD).
(i) Washing allowance @
60 per student for each
celebration.
(ii) Refreshment charges @ 40 per student for 8 days each
celebration ( 320 per head).
(iii) Uniform allowance @ 1,200 per Student - once in a year
during the Independence Day Celebration (Purchase of
cloth materials 500 and Stitching Charges 700).
(iv) Shoe allowance @ 500 per Student to the Government
School contingents only (once in a year during the
Independence Day Celebration).
(v) Travelling allowance @ 40 Students for 8 days ( 320
per head) (For Government School Students only).
(vi)
Printing of certificates @ 4,500 for Puducherry @ 2,000
for Karaikal and @ 2,000 each for Mahe and Yanam.
(certificate will be awarded in ID, RD March-past
Competition only).
(vii) Winner Trophies @ 2,000 to each winning contingents
“Government Boys’ and Girls’ (2 Nos.) Private Schools -
Boys’ and Girls’ (2 Nos.) Special Contingent (1 No.) and
NCC (2 Nos.)”.
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(7 x 2,000)=14,000 (Winner Trophy will be awarded during
every ID and RD March-past competition. (Puducherry
region only).
(viii) Miscellaneous: (Public Address system, honorarium to the
Judges for the selection trials, Provision of drinking water
to the students on selection trials and during practice,
refreshment to the Officials and other Expenses of
Independence Day and Republic Day March-past
celebrations only.
(a)
Puducherry @ 14,000 (Selection Trials and 8 days
rehearsal).
(b)
Karaikal @ 3,500 (only 8 days rehearsal).
(c)
Mahe @ 3,000 (only 8 days rehearsal).
(d)
Yanam @ 3,000 (only 8 days rehearsal).
(b) The break up of expenditure on the above miscellaneous
items are given below:
Sl.
Region
Expenditure
No.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
1.
Puducherry
Public Address system for selection trials.
4,000
March-past 3 Judges and one representative
4,000
from the Directorate of Sports and Youth
Affairs, Puducherry on duty for March-past
Selection Trials (1,000 x 4) = 4,000.
Provision of drinking water to the students
5,000
on March-past selection trials and during
the 8 days Parade Practice.
Refreshment to the Officials.
1,000
2.
Karaikal
Provision of drinking water to the students
2,000
during the 8 days Practice.
Refreshment to the Officials.
1,500
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3.
Mahe
Provision of drinking water to the students
1,500
during the 8 days Practice.
Refreshment to the Officials.
1,500
4.
Yanam
Provision of drinking water to the students
1,500
during the 8 days Practice.
Refreshment to the Officials.
1,500
CULTURAL PROGRAMMES
(a) Items involved in the Independence Day/Republic Day
Cultural Programme.
(i) Refreshment charges to students in both the sessions @
40 per Student for10 days ( 400 per head)
(ii) Travelling charge to student in both sessions @ 40 per
student for 10 days ( 400 per head) (for Government
School Students only).
(iii) Costumes and make-up materials @ 700 per Student.
(iv) Musician/Choreography Charges @ 10,000 per School
for Puducherry-7 (6+1) Schools, Karaikal-2 Schools, Mahe
and Yanam each-1 School.
(v) Printing of certificates @ 4,500 for Puducherry @ 2,000
for Karaikal and @ 2 ,000 each for Mahe and Yanam.
(certificate will be awarded in ID & RD Cultural
Competition).
(vi) Winner Trophies @ 2,000 to each winning contingents
“Government Schools (1 No.) Private Schools (1 No.)
Special Category (1No.)”. (3 x 2,000)) = 6,000 (Winner
Trophy will be awarded during the Independence Day/
Republic Day Cultural competition in Puducherry region
only).
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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(vii) Miscellaneous: (Public Address System, Honorarium to the
Judges for the selection trials, provision of drinking water
to the students on selection trials and during practice,
refreshments to the officials and other expenses in
Independence Day and Republic Day cultural only.
(a)
Puducherry @ 14,000 (Selection Trials and 10 days
rehearsal).
(b)
Karaikal @ 3,500 (only 10 days rehearsal).
(c)
Mahe @ 3,000 (only 10 days rehearsal).
(d)
Yanam @ 3,000 (only 10 days rehearsal).
(b) The break up of expenditure on the above miscellaneous
items are given:
Sl.
Region
Expenditure
No.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
1.
Puducherry
Public Address system for Cultural Selection
4,000
trials.
3 Judges and one representative of DYSA for
4,000
Cultural Selection Trials (1,000 x 4) = 4,000.
Provision of drinking water to the students
5,000
for March-past and Cultural selection
trials and rehearsal and during the 10 days
Parade Practice.
Refreshment to the Officials.
1,000
2.
Karaikal
Provision of drinking water to the students
2,000
during the 10 day Practice.
Refreshment to the Officials.
1,500
3.
Mahe
Provision of drinking water to the students
1,500
during the 10 day Practice.
Refreshment to the Officials.
1,500
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4.
Yanam
Provision of drinking water to the students
1,500
during the 10 day Practice.
Refreshment to the Officials.
1,500
QUANTUM OF EXPENDITURE
(a) March-past for Independence Day (ID), Republic Day (RD)
and Puducherry Liberation Day (PLD) Celebrations.
Sl.
Item and Rate
No.of Units
No.
(1)
(2)
(3)
1.
Washing Allowance @ 60 per student
3360 Students
2.
Refreshment Charge @ 40 Student/In-charge/
3360 Students
per day for 8 days @ 320
126 Teachers
In-charge
3.
Uniform Allowance @ 1,200 per student
2030 Students
(Once in a year in ID only).
4.
Shoe Allowance @ 500 per student to the
1085 Students
Government School Contingents only. Once
in a year in ID only Puducherry : 10 schools
(350 students)/Karaikal : 06 schools (210 students)/
Mahe : 8 schools (280 students)/Yanam : 7
schools (245 students) (Once in a year during
Independence Day Celebration only).
5.
Winner Trophies 7 Contingents (Puducherry
7 Nos.
Region only) Government-2, Private-2, N.C.C.-2
and Special Contingent-1 (During ID/RD only).
6.
Printing of certificates @ 4,500 for Puducherry
As per actuals
@ 2,000 for Karaikal and @ 2,000 each
for Mahe and Yanam. (certificate will be awarded
in ID, RD Cultural Competition).
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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7.
Miscellaneous @ 14,000 for Puducherry
04 Regions
3,500 for Karaikal and each 3,000 for Mahe
and Yanam.
8.
Travelling Allowance @ 40 for 8 days (320 per
As per actuals
student) (Only for Government School Students).
(b) Cultural Programme on Independence Day/Republic Day
Celebrations.
Sl.
Details of Expenditure
No of Units
No.
(1)
(2)
(3)
1.
Refreshment Charge @ 40 Student/per day for
1080 students
10 days @ 400 (per head).
and 55 Teacher
in-charge
2.
Costumes and makeup materials @ 700 per
1080 students
student.
3.
Musician charge @
10,000 (7 schools in
11 schools
Puducherry, 2 schools in Karaikal and each 1 in
Mahe and Yanam.
4.
Printing of Certificate @ 4,500 for Puducherry
As per actual
and @ 2,000 each for Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam.
5.
Winner Trophies @ 2,000 Government-1,
3 Nos.
Private-1 and Special category-1 (Puducherry
region during ID & RD only).
6.
Miscellaneous @
14,000 for Puducherry,
1080 students
3,500 for Karaikal and each
3,000 for
+ 55 Teachers
Mahe and Yanam.
+ Band Team
and special
cultural
7.
Travelling charges @ 40 student per day for
As per actual
10 days @ 400 (Per head) (only for Government
School Students).
Note : The rates shall be revised once in four years.
(1)
(2)
(3)
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9. Mode of Payment.— The award winners in the March-past will
be given Trophies/Shield separately for Government School Boys’/Girls’,
Private School Boys’/Girls’ and others for Independence Day Celebration
and Republic Day Celebration. Certificates will be issued to winners and
participants for Republic Day and Independence Day Celebrations.
The Award winners in the Cultural Programme during
Independence Day/Republic Day will be given Trophy/Shield, separately
for Government School and Private School in the Independence Day/
Republic Day Celebration.
The special memento and certificates will be issued to the
participants of Jawahar Bal Bhavan, Puducherry for their special cultural
programme in the Independence Day/Republic Day Celebration.
10. Cancellation of award.— The Directorate of Sports and Youth
Affairs, Puducherry reserves the right to cancel or revise the prize or
certificate at any stage if, there has been any default in the finalization
of the Award.
11. Interpretation and clarification.— In the implementation of
the Scheme under these Guidelines, if any doubt arises with regard to
interpretation of any of the provision of the Scheme or any point requires
clarification, the matter shall be referred to the Government and the
decision of the Government shall be the final.
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