BRICS Summit: New Delhi Begins Preparations to Welcome Guests from Around 20 Countries

Source: नवभारत टाइम्स | Original Published At: 2026-08-24 01:30:54 UTC

Key Points

• The article reports that the BRICS summit will take place in New Delhi on September 12–13, with heads of state and representatives from around 20 countries expected to attend.
• Nearly all summit-related events are planned at Bharat Mandapam, while most foreign guests are expected to stay in five-star hotels within NDMC's jurisdiction.
• India's Ministry of External Affairs has met relevant NDMC departments and issued instructions for summit preparations.
• NDMC plans to deploy additional sanitation workers before and after the event and prepare measures to manage stray animals.
• Preparations include road and pavement repairs, railing painting, floral displays, sewer and drainage maintenance, and removal of encroachments and unauthorized parking.
• NDMC Deputy Chairman Kuljeet Chahal said a BRICS Run and Ride event is scheduled for August 30 at 6:30 a.m.