Sanjay Jaju Reviews Prep for BRICS Anti-Corruption Meeting in Hyderabad

Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting at the Secretariat in Hyderabad to oversee arrangements for the upcoming 2nd BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group Meeting. The prestigious international event is scheduled to be held in the city on August 4 and 5.

The review meeting focused on ensuring seamless coordination among various departments for the successful conduct of the event. The meeting was attended by senior officials of the State government and representatives of the Central government.

The upcoming 2nd BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group Meeting will bring together around 40 international delegates from the 11 BRICS member countries. In addition, nearly 40 senior officials from the Government of India will also participate in the deliberations.

During the meeting, Joint Secretary of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Sushil Kumar Patel, gave a detailed presentation on the event and outlined the specific support required from the State government. He requested assistance in key areas such as security arrangements, sanitation, health and emergency medical services, transportation, protocol, accommodation, venue management, and other logistical requirements to ensure the smooth conduct of the meeting.

Reviewing these preparations, the Chief Secretary asked all the concerned departments to work in close coordination and make comprehensive arrangements well in advance. He instructed officials to ensure foolproof security, efficient transport and traffic management, high standards of sanitation and cleanliness, adequate medical facilities, uninterrupted civic services, and seamless coordination among all agencies involved.

He emphasized that Hyderabad has earned a global reputation for successfully hosting major international conferences and summits. He said that every effort should be made to uphold this reputation during the upcoming BRICS meeting. He directed the officials to closely coordinate with the Government of India and complete all preparations within the stipulated timelines, assuring full support and cooperation from the Telangana government.