Uttarakhand: A 15-member media delegation from Uttarakhand is on a study tour to Hyderabad from 31 August to 4 September 2026 as part of the Hyderabad Press Tour organised by PIB Dehradun under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. The delegation is being led by Shri Sanjeev Sundriyal, Assistant Director, Press Information Bureau (PIB), Dehradun. The primary objective of the tour is to provide journalists with first-hand information about major developmental activities and initiatives of the Central Government in Telangana.
On the first day of the tour, the delegation visited the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Hyderabad, where they interacted with Smt. Shruti Patil, Additional Director General, PIB Hyderabad, Dr. Manas Krishnakant, Joint Director, PIB Hyderabad, and other officials.
During the interaction, Smt. Shruti Patil briefed the delegation about the evolving media landscape in Telangana and the communication and outreach programmes being undertaken by PIB and the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC) to disseminate information about government policies, programmes and major initiatives. She emphasised the importance of such press tours in promoting development-oriented journalism and urged the journalists to share their experiences from the tour with the people of Uttarakhand, thereby enhancing awareness about Telangana.
The media delegation also visited the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), functioning under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. The journalists were given a detailed briefing on India’s ocean monitoring capabilities, tsunami warning system, forecasting and technologies used for issuing disaster alerts.
In the coming days, the delegation will visit the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and an Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) hospital under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. These visits will provide an opportunity to understand nutrition research, public health initiatives and healthcare services being provided under the Employees’ State Insurance Scheme.
The PIB Dehradun media delegation also visited a handloom exhibition organised in Hyderabad, Telangana, under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The exhibition featured stalls displaying a wide variety of handicraft products prepared by artisans, weavers and artists from different states across the country. The exhibition witnessed encouraging public interest and attracted considerable attention from visitors.
As part of the cultural experience, the delegation will visit the Salar Jung Museum, Charminar and Laad Bazaar, providing an opportunity to explore Hyderabad’s rich cultural and historical heritage.
The study tour aims to provide journalists with an understanding of the major developmental initiatives of the Central Government in Telangana, while also familiarising them with Hyderabad’s rich historical and cultural heritage.
PIB Dehradun
Govt of India
Press Release, Dated - 01/09/26
