Miss World contestants got a glimpse of Telangana state’s development journey during their visit to the Police Integrated Command and Control Centre (TGICCC) and the State Secretariat yesterday. As part of the state’s efforts to promote tourism, the contestants learnt about the safety measures, rich culture and the history of the state.

At the TGICCC, the contestants have been introduced to the advanced safety and emergency response systems that monitor the state through various CCTV cameras. They were shown how data from different departments is brought together in one system to respond quickly during emergencies, traffic jams, or disasters. A live demonstration of traffic monitoring, facial recognition, and the T-SAFE app was presented. They were welcomed by mounted police, a pipe band, a K9 dog show, and an arms exhibition while giving the contestants a closer look at the advanced weaponry and protective gear used by the Telangana police.

At the state Secretariat, the contestants paid floral tribute to the Telangana Talli (Mother Telangana) statue. Contestants from several countries, including India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Wales, participated in the floral tribute. The Secretariat visit also included the screening of four audio-visual presentations that took the audience through Telangana’s past, culture, development journey, and Hyderabad’s status as a global investment hub. The evening ended with a drone show, where images of Telangana Talli Statue, various welfare schemes and the 72nd Miss World logo were displayed in the sky.