BRICS Tourism Meetings in Jaipur from Aug 19: Key schedule and preparations
Synopsis
Jaipur is days away from hosting the first-ever BRICS Tourism Ministers' Meeting — a diplomatic milestone under India's BRICS presidency. With 10 nations at the table and a foundational 'Zero Draft' up for adoption, the four-day event signals India's intent to shape multilateral tourism policy at the bloc level.
Key Takeaways
BRICS Tourism Meetings will be held in Jaipur from 19 to 22 August under India's BRICS presidency .
Naveen Jain , Principal Secretary, General Administration Department , chaired a preparatory review on Monday and issued directives to all concerned departments.
Tourism ministers, policymakers and senior diplomats from 10 nations — including Brazil, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia and UAE — will participate.
The 2nd BRICS Tourism Working Group meeting opens on 19 August to finalise the 'Zero Draft' ; the 1st BRICS Tourism Ministers' Meeting is on 21 August .
The Rajasthan Tourism Department has been designated nodal agency, coordinating with the Union Ministry of Tourism and state bodies.
Jaipur is set to host the international BRICS Tourism Meetings from 19 to 22 August, under India's BRICS presidency, with tourism ministers, senior diplomats and policymakers from 10 nations expected to participate. A high-level review meeting was convened on Monday at the Government Secretariat to assess the state of preparations ahead of the four-day event.
Review Meeting and Directives
Naveen Jain, Principal Secretary of the General Administration Department, chaired the review and issued directives to all concerned departments. Jain stressed that inter-departmental coordination must be completed within the stipulated timeframe to ensure smooth and organised execution of the event.
He made clear that there should be 'no lapses at any level' in matters of security, hospitality and logistical arrangements — a signal of the high diplomatic stakes attached to the meetings.
Participating Nations and Delegations
Alongside host nation India, tourism ministers, policymakers and senior diplomats from Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates will attend the conference. The gathering reflects the expanded BRICS grouping following the bloc's enlargement in recent years.
Event Schedule
The 2nd BRICS Tourism Working Group meeting will open on 19 August, with deliberations focused on finalising the 'Zero Draft' — a foundational policy document — alongside bilateral meetings between delegations.
The 1st BRICS Tourism Ministers' Meeting is scheduled for 21 August, at which the Zero Draft is expected to be formally adopted. A special cultural and engagement programme for all delegations will follow on 22 August.
Nodal Agency and Coordination
The Rajasthan Tourism Department has been designated the nodal agency by the state government for the successful conduct of the event. It is working in close coordination with the Union Ministry of Tourism, along with state administrative, police and civic bodies to manage the scale and security requirements of the international gathering.
Senior officials from the General Administration Department and other relevant departments were present at Monday's review. With under two weeks remaining before the inaugural session, all departments have been directed to complete their respective preparations without delay.
Point of View
But the real test lies in the 'Zero Draft' — a document that could set the multilateral tourism agenda for the enlarged bloc. With the grouping now spanning 10 nations across four continents, aligning tourism policy is far more complex than it was in the original five-member format. Jaipur's selection as the venue is strategically apt given Rajasthan's tourism brand, but the state machinery's ability to deliver flawless logistics under a tight timeline will be closely watched. Whether the Ministers' Meeting produces a substantive adopted document or a ceremonial communiqué will determine the lasting value of this gathering.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the BRICS Tourism Meetings in Jaipur?
The BRICS Tourism Meetings are a series of high-level diplomatic gatherings scheduled in Jaipur from 19 to 22 August, held under India's BRICS presidency. They include the 2nd BRICS Tourism Working Group meeting and the 1st BRICS Tourism Ministers' Meeting, bringing together ministers and diplomats from 10 member nations.
Which countries will participate in the Jaipur BRICS Tourism Meetings?
Alongside host nation India, representatives from Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates will attend. Tourism ministers, policymakers and senior diplomats from all these nations are expected.
What is the 'Zero Draft' to be discussed at the BRICS Tourism Meeting?
The 'Zero Draft' is a foundational policy document that will be deliberated upon and finalised during the 2nd BRICS Tourism Working Group meeting on 19 August. It is scheduled to be formally adopted at the BRICS Tourism Ministers' Meeting on 21 August.
Which department is the nodal agency for the Jaipur BRICS Tourism Meetings?
The Rajasthan Tourism Department has been designated the nodal agency by the state government. It is coordinating with the Union Ministry of Tourism as well as state administrative, police and civic bodies to manage the event.
Who chaired the preparatory review meeting for the BRICS Tourism Meetings?
Naveen Jain, Principal Secretary of the General Administration Department, chaired the review meeting held on Monday at the Government Secretariat. He issued directives to all concerned departments, emphasising zero lapses in security, hospitality and logistics.
