Telangana plans grand cultural showcase at investment summit in Dec | Hyderabad News

Hyderabad: To build momentum for Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026, Telangana govt will conduct curtain-raiser programmes on Oct 24 in Hyderabad and Oct 29 in New Delhi. Officials have been instructed to undertake an extensive publicity campaign for both the summit and Raksha Expo. Telangana govt has decided to showcase the state’s rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions on a global platform during Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026.Chief secretary Sanjay Jaju, who held a meeting with the officials on Global Summit to be organised from Dec 7 to 9, directed them to arrange attractive hoardings at international airports in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, and at prominent locations including Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi. In Hyderabad, hoardings will be placed along the route to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, major city roads, key commercial hubs, and leading star hotels.Sanjay Jaju directed officials to organise a wide range of folk, classical music, dance, and cultural performances to highlight Telangana’s cultural identity before national and international delegates.Reviewing preparations for the summit through a video conference with senior officials on Wednesday, the CS discussed arrangements related to event management, guest reception, cultural programmes, and publicity initiatives. He said that the summit should not only focus on attracting investments but also present Telangana’s historical and cultural richness to the world.The summit is expected to be attended by leading industrialists, investors, and delegates from India and abroad. Jaju instructed officials to make grand arrangements for the inaugural ceremony, including special performances featuring traditional art forms from different regions of Telangana to offer a memorable welcome to guests.As part of the summit, a Raksha Expo will be held from Dec 7 to 9. With a large public turnout anticipated for the air show scheduled on the final day, the chief secretary directed officials to organise a special cultural carnival showcasing Telangana’s diverse cultural traditions and artistic heritage.Jaju also suggested producing special short films featuring film personalities and celebrities to create wider public awareness about the significance of the summit and to promote Telangana’s investment and growth opportunities.