Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Thursday chaired a review meeting to assess the national capital’s preparedness for the upcoming BRICS Summit 2026, scheduled to be held on September 12 and 13.
Emphasising the significance of Delhi being selected as the host venue, the LG underscored the need for strict, time-bound execution and seamless coordination among all stakeholder agencies to ensure that preparations are aligned with national priorities.
In a post on X, Sandhu said, “Chaired a review meeting on Delhi’s preparedness for the upcoming BRICS Summit 2026. Aligned with the national vision and priorities, emphasised the importance of Delhi being chosen as the Summit venue and the need for seamless multi-agency coordination and time-bound execution across all fronts.”
To ensure the smooth and unhindered conduct of the event, the LG issued directions to key departments and civic bodies to strengthen security protocols, streamline traffic management, maintain robust civic infrastructure, and ensure comprehensive emergency medical preparedness across key venues and transit corridors.
“Directed all stakeholder departments and agencies to ensure smooth traffic and security management, robust civic upkeep, and emergency medical readiness across key venues and movement corridors,” Sandhu said.
“Guided by our timeless ethos of Atithi Devo Bhava, Delhi is fully geared up to extend an orderly, secure and warm welcome to all visiting delegates,” he added.
India, which holds the BRICS Chairship for 2026, is intensifying preparations for the 18th BRICS Summit.
Guided by the theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,” India’s BRICS Chairship seeks to advance collaboration across key areas of shared global interest. Comprising 11 member nations, BRICS serves as an important platform for cooperation on global political, economic and developmental issues.
– With inputs from ANI
