Hyderabad: To build momentum for the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026, the Telangana govt will conduct curtain-raiser programmes on October 24 in Hyderabad and October 29 in New Delhi. Officials have been instructed to undertake an extensive publicity campaign for both the summit and the Raksha Expo. The Telangana govt has decided to showcase the state’s rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions on a global platform during the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026.Telangana chief secretary Sanjay Jaju, who held a meeting with the officials on the Global Summit to be organised on December 7 to 9, directed the officials to put attractive hoardings at major 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, Shamshabad, major city roads, key commercial hubs, and leading star hotels.Sanjay Jaju directed officials to organize 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 December 7 to 9. With a large public turnout anticipated for the Air Show scheduled on the final day, December 9, the Chief Secretary directed officials to organize a special Cultural Carnival showcasing Telangana’s diverse cultural traditions and artistic heritage.Jaju also called for a comprehensive media outreach strategy through print, electronic, and social media platforms. He 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.ends/
