Miss World 2025 contestants watch drone show spotlighting Telangana’s welfare schemes

Hyderabad: The Telangana Secretariat hosted contestants of the Miss World 2025 pageant in a ceremony that showcased the state's culture and governance. The visit began with a group photograph and a tribute to Telangana Thalli as the state anthem "Jaya Jayahe Telangana" played in the background. Delegates from ten countries, led by Miss India Nandini Gupta, offered floral tributes to the Telangana Thalli statue. The group also observed a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the recent fire accident at Gulzar Houz in Hyderabad's Old City.

An interactive session followed, where contestants shared their experiences visiting iconic places across Telangana. The event included a high tea, with local delicacies such as Osmania biscuits. Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao welcomed the contestants and spoke about Telangana’s focus on sustainable tourism. He described the Secretariat as a symbol of transparent governance and expressed hope that the visitors would become ambassadors for Telangana’s culture and tourism globally.

The evening concluded with a drone show that lit up the Hyderabad skyline. Featuring around 1,000 drones, the show visualized key initiatives of the Telangana government. Visuals included the image of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, the Telangana Thalli emblem, and representations of welfare schemes like Rajiv Aarogyasri, Skill University, Revanthanna Sannabiyyam (subsidized rice), free bus travel for women, subsidized gas cylinders, and the Indira Mahila Shakti initiative.

The show drew applause from contestants and dignitaries, who praised its creative depiction of the state's progress. The event was attended by Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao, Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao, and other senior officials.