Hyderabad: Telangana achieved another milestone with Hyderabad chosen to host the 85th annual session of the prestigious Indian Roads Congress (IRC) in 2026. The Centre gave its approval after the state government formally sought the opportunity.
Acting on Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s directions, Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy wrote to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. In his letter, he proposed that Telangana is ready to organise the event and requested approval.
Hyderabad Indian Roads Congress 2026 to drive the state’s infrastructure goals
Minister Venkat Reddy said the state government maintained regular communication with the Union Ministry to secure the conference. Moreover, he stated that the approval reflected the Centre’s confidence in Telangana’s infrastructure progress.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced during the 84th IRC session held in Bhubaneswar on Friday. He confirmed that Hyderabad would host the 2026 session. Consequently, engineers, policymakers, and experts from across India will gather in the city to discuss modern infrastructure solutions.
According to Venkat Reddy, the conference will boost Telangana’s visibility in national infrastructure planning. He said it would also bring direct benefits to major road projects, including expansion and modernisation efforts.
Telangana thanks the Centre for supporting the Hyderabad Indian Roads Congress 2026
Minister Venkat Reddy thanked Union Minister Gadkari and the central government for approving the proposal. He also appreciated R&B Engineer-in-Chief Mohan Naik and senior officials who consistently followed up on the request and coordinated with central agencies.
Furthermore, he said hosting the session would help Telangana build stronger links with national road development bodies. “This recognition highlights Telangana’s growing leadership in infrastructure innovation,” he said.
The minister added that preparations for the event would begin soon. In addition, he said the state would ensure the successful execution of the conference and position Hyderabad as a model for infrastructure excellence.