Hyderabad to Host BRICS Anti-Corruption Meetings on 4-5 August

Hyderabad will host the second meeting of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group and the second meeting of the BRICS Expert Network on Asset Recovery on 4 and 5 August 2026. The meetings are being organised by the Department of Personnel and Training under India’s BRICS Presidency for 2026.

BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group

The BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group is a forum of the BRICS grouping that deals with cooperation on anti-corruption measures among member countries. BRICS currently has 11 member countries, and the Hyderabad meeting is expected to bring together about 40 delegates from these countries.

Asset Recovery and Cross-Border Corruption

The BRICS Expert Network on Asset Recovery focuses on tracing, freezing, confiscating, and returning illicit assets across jurisdictions. The Hyderabad meetings will discuss international cooperation for asset recovery, cross-border corruption, illicit financial flows, transparency, and accountability in governance.

Programme, Side Event and Administrative Arrangements

The meetings will be inaugurated by Rachna Shah, Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training. A special side event titled “Ethical Governance through Innovation and Tech-Driven Systems” is scheduled for 5 August 2026, with discussions on technology-enabled governance, digital public procurement, and citizen engagement.

Important Facts for Exams

• BRICS is an intergovernmental grouping that now has 11 member countries.
• The Department of Personnel and Training functions under the Government of India.
• Asset recovery includes tracing and returning proceeds of corruption and other illicit financial assets.
• Hyderabad is the capital city of Telangana and a major administrative centre in southern India.

Preparatory Meetings and State Coordination

The first virtual meeting of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group was held in June 2026. Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju reviewed arrangements in mid-July 2026, including security, transport, accommodation, and medical services.