Capital makeover for BRICS Summit: Floral displays, food festivals, performances

Source: The Indian Express | Original Published At: 2026-09-02 23:30:15 UTC

Key Points

• Forty-one major roads in central Delhi have been identified and divided into 14 circles, with dedicated officers conducting daily inspections for cleaning, beautification and civic arrangements.
• The beautification plan includes floral boards, flower fountains, landscaping of roundabouts, improved parking areas and special attention to zones around hotels hosting BRICS delegates.
• The Ministry of External Affairs has provided inputs for visual creatives, including a more prominent BRICS logo treatment, additional floral boards and boards featuring photographs of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• Public events planned as part of the BRICS Summit preparations include a food festival, mural paintings in the National Museum area and performances by artists from BRICS member countries.
• A 12-member core team supported by around 200 additional staff has been formed to maintain venues and assist the Ministry of External Affairs during Summit-related events.
• Authorities have arranged additional drainage pumps and ongoing desilting to address possible waterlogging during the monsoon season.