The national capital is in the final phase of preparations for the upcoming BRICS Summit 2026, with elaborate security, surveillance and traffic arrangements being put in place ahead of the high-profile international gathering.
India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13 at Bharat Mandapam, with the proceedings guided by the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.”
Several parts of the New Delhi district have been decorated with BRICS banners, posters and illuminated installations. Prominent areas, including Connaught Place and Khan Market, have also witnessed enhanced lighting during night hours as the capital prepares to welcome heads of state, foreign delegates and other dignitaries.
As part of the security arrangements, around 500 CCTV cameras have been installed across the area, including along routes expected to be used by VVIPs. Some of the cameras are equipped with number plate recognition technology.
A security official said the extensive surveillance network would allow authorities to monitor roads continuously and respond quickly to any suspicious activity.
A dedicated CCTV control room has also been established at Tughlak Road Police Station, with access to feeds from around 500 cameras. A mechanism has been put in place to alert the central control room or field personnel immediately if any suspicious movement or activity is detected.
Delhi Police has also finalised a multi-layered security plan involving surveillance systems, traffic regulation and quick-response mechanisms to ensure the smooth movement of delegates and visitors during the summit.
A high-level security briefing was held at Delhi Police Headquarters, chaired by the Delhi Police Commissioner. Special Commissioners of Police and venue-in-charge officers briefed the police leadership on the key operational aspects of security arrangements in their respective areas.
Meanwhile, the Delhi Traffic Police has announced changes to court-related schedules ahead of the summit.
The National Lok Adalat scheduled for September 12 has been rescheduled to October 10, 2026. The traffic police also said September 11 would be a holiday, with hearings moved to October 3, while hearings scheduled for September 12 have been shifted to November 14.
Cases listed for September 11-12 have been rescheduled to September 14, and people visiting courts have been advised to check the revised dates before travelling.
The traffic-related adjustments are part of wider arrangements being made to facilitate the movement of VVIPs and international delegations during the summit.
The national capital has been preparing for the BRICS gathering for several months, with heightened security and traffic management measures being implemented across key areas.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the summit, which will bring together leaders of BRICS member states, partner countries, outreach invitees, heads of international organisations and other senior dignitaries.
The BRICS grouping, which began as BRIC comprising Brazil, Russia, India and China, held its first Foreign Ministers’ meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York in 2006 and its first summit in Yekaterinburg, Russia, in 2009.
South Africa joined the grouping in 2011, turning it into BRICS. The bloc expanded further in January 2024 with the admission of Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, followed by Indonesia in January 2025.
With an expanded membership and partner countries, BRICS has emerged as an important platform for economic and diplomatic cooperation among major emerging economies.
-ANI
