Of the ₹54 crore event cost, the promoters and the state will bear an equal share, with the Tourism Department aiming to fund the majority of its share through sponsorships.
Published Mar 20, 2025 | 7:34 PM ⚊ Updated Mar 20, 2025 | 7:34 PM
Telangana gearing up to host Miss World 2025
Synopsis: The Telangana government will spend up to ₹27 crore to co-host the 72nd Miss World pageant in Hyderabad from 7 May to 2 June, with the Tourism department aiming to secure sponsorships to cover a significant portion of the cost. The event, promoted as a platform to celebrate women and showcase Telangana’s tourism potential, will feature a month-long itinerary, including visits to key cultural and historical landmarks.
The 72nd Miss World pageant, set to take place in Hyderabad, Telangana, from 7 May, will cost the state government up to ₹27 crore, Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao said on Thursday, 20 March.
Speaking at a press conference in Begumpet, he said the total cost of the event would be ₹54 crore.
“Out of this, 50 percent will be borne by the promoters and the remainder by the state. That is ₹27 crore. Out of the ₹27 crore, the Tourism Corporation is striving to get the majority through sponsorships,” he explained.
The Congress-led state government has promoted the pageant as an opportunity to highlight Telangana’s tourism potential on a global stage. The event will span a month-long itinerary showcasing the state’s cultural and historical landmarks.
“Holding the Miss World pageant in Telangana is not merely a prestige issue. It is an opportunity to celebrate women worldwide, recognising their aspirations,” Minister Rao said.
“This year’s Miss World pageant is a celebration of women’s internal beauty and power of transformation. Beauty goes beyond physical looks. It is the strength of the spirit, elegance of the mind, and a vision to make a positive impact.”
He continued: “The role of women in constructing societies cannot be overemphasised. In Telangana, women have been the cornerstones of progress across different fields. They infuse tenacity into everything they do.”
Similarly, Pageant Director Steve Morley stated: “We are bringing all these nations to Telangana. We want to share the beauty of Telangana with the world; it is our call and responsibility. It may be a rising state now, but it will soon be number one.”
Morley further stated that organisers had worked closely with the Principal Secretary Smitha Sabharwal to include as many venues across the state as possible. Sabharwal said the event will include 22 key activities across Telangana, with further details made available on 16 April.
The pageant will begin with the contestants’ arrival on 6 May and conclude in Hyderabad on 2 June.
The opening ceremony will take place on 10 May at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, with most of the following events focused on visits to Telangana’s historical and cultural sites.
The list includes Buddhavanam, Charminar, Chowmahalla Palace, Kaloji Kala Kshetram, Ramappa Temple, and Yadagirigutta.
Additionally, the government aims to promote handlooms, medical tourism, and a visit to the Police Control and Command Centre in Banjara Hills.
The pageant will feature a series of competitions leading up to the grand finale on 31 May at the HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad.
The winner will also visit the Telangana Secretariat and attend high tea with the Governor on 2 June at Raj Bhavan, Somajiguda.
(Edited by Dese Gowda)
