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Telangana Tourism Department officials conducted a review of preparations for the International Kite and Sweet Festival 2026, which is scheduled to be held from January 13th to 15th at the Parade Grounds in Secunderabad. The festival will include national and international kite flyers and sweet makers from across India. Key officials from various departments including traffic, law and order, GHMC, and fire services participated in the inspection, focusing on safety, parking, traffic management, fire safety, and sanitation. The officials emphasized the need for inter-departmental coordination to ensure a smooth and safe experience for visitors.

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Hyderabad Gears Up for International Kite and Sweet Festival 2026

HYDERABAD, January 3, 2026 – Telangana Tourism Department officials today conducted a comprehensive review of preparations for the highly anticipated International Kite and Sweet Festival 2026. The festival is set to take place from January 13th to 15th at the Parade Grounds in Secunderabad, promising a vibrant display of kite flying and culinary artistry.

The inspection was led by Valluri Kranthi, Managing Director of the Telangana Tourism Development Corporation, and included representatives from various key departments, including DCP (Traffic) Dannarapu Srinivas, Additional DCP (Law and Order) Venugopal Reddy, GHMC Deputy Commissioner Sujatha, and officials from the Fire Services.

Focusing on ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees, officials scrutinized safety arrangements, parking facilities, traffic regulation plans, fire safety measures, and sanitation protocols.

The festival will feature participation from both national and international kite flyers, as well as renowned sweet makers from across India. Officials underscored the importance of seamless coordination between all involved departments to effectively manage the expected crowds and prevent any inconvenience to visitors. The International Kite and Sweet Festival 2026 is expected to attract significant tourism to the region and promises to be a highlight of the new year.

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