BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group Meet in Hyderabad 'Aug 4 and 5'

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) will host the Second Meeting of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG) and the Second Meeting of the BRICS Expert Network on Asset Recovery in Hyderabad, Telangana, on August 4 and 5, under India’s BRICS Presidency 2026. The meeting is being organized in line with the theme of India’s BRICS Presidency, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.”

The meeting will be inaugurated by Rachna Shah, Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training.



The event is expected to witness participation from BRICS member countries, along with senior policymakers, experts, practitioners and representatives of anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies. 

The Hyderabad meeting builds upon the outcomes of the First BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group Meeting, held virtually on June 2 and 3 2026. BRICS members will deliberate on strengthening international cooperation for asset recovery, combating cross-border corruption, and enhancing transparency and accountability in governance.