Tight-packed itinerary for BRICS leaders’ spouses to get New Delhi’s cultural red carpet

Source: Hindustan Times | Original Published At: 2026-09-10 19:11:54 UTC

Key Points

• The cultural programme is planned alongside the three-day BRICS summit beginning September 11 in New Delhi.
• Visiting spouses and family members will tour prominent cultural institutions, including the National Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy, Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, National Gallery of Modern Art, and Central Cottage Industries Emporium.
• A special BRICS Bazaar is being organised on September 12, featuring crafts and products from BRICS countries.
• Guests are staying at The Lalit, Taj Mahal Hotel, and The Oberoi, with security and emergency-response arrangements stepped up.
• The itinerary remains flexible for weather conditions, and the programme is intended to showcase India’s political heritage, contemporary art, and traditional craftsmanship to the expanded BRICS grouping.