Hyderabad: Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju directed senior officials to organise extensive cultural programmes for the Invest Telangana Global Summit–2026, scheduled for December 7 to 9 in Hyderabad.
The programmes would showcase Telangana’s regional folk arts, classical music and traditional dance forms. The government also planned a cultural carnival alongside the Raksha Expo, which would take place during the three-day summit.
Jaju reviewed preparations through a video conference with senior officials on Wednesday. During the meeting, he issued instructions on guest reception arrangements, cultural performances and statewide publicity.
He directed officials to highlight Telangana’s historical and cultural heritage alongside its industrial development and investment opportunities. The summit was expected to attract leading industrialists, trade delegates and dignitaries from India and abroad.
Invest Telangana Global Summit to showcase traditional arts
Jaju instructed officials to arrange special cultural performances during the inaugural ceremony to welcome delegates and dignitaries. He wanted the performances to represent traditional art forms from different regions of Telangana. Accordingly, officials were asked to prepare a cultural lineup reflecting the state’s diverse artistic traditions.
Meanwhile, the government planned to organise the Raksha Expo from December 7 to 9 as part of the summit. An air show scheduled for the expo’s concluding day was expected to draw large crowds. Therefore, Jaju directed officials to arrange a special cultural carnival highlighting local traditions and heritage.
The Chief Secretary also called for an extensive publicity campaign across multiple media platforms. He instructed officials to ensure widespread public awareness of the Invest Telangana Global Summit and its associated events, including the Raksha Expo, air show and cultural programmes.