HYDERABAD: Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy has directed officials of the departments concerned to make foolproof arrangements for the forthcoming 39th annual general meeting of the Asian Development Bank to be held in the city from May 3 to 6.

Finance Ministers of 65 ADB member countries besides 3,000 delegates including representatives of ADB member countries, observers, ADB personnel and 1,500 members from the international financial community are expected to attend.

Reviewing the arrangements with senior officials, the Chief Minister wanted them to leave no room for complaints from any quarter.

Announcing the posting of six IAS officers who would work as liaison officers for the successful conduct of the prestigious event, Dr. Reddy said no demonstrations should be allowed near the venue.

The Police Commissioners of Hyderabad and Cyberabad have been directed to ensure adequate security at all the venues besides making efficient traffic arrangements.

Uninterrupted power supply should be ensured during the four-day event.

The officials explained to Dr. Reddy that already 1,267 rooms were booked and 2,464 rooms blocked in different star hotels and institutes for the visitors while several professional agencies had been roped in for managing accommodation, transport and reception.

Music programme

The Cultural Affairs Department is preparing a fast-paced music and dance programme to entertain the guests on the State Day (May 3 as well as on May 5 when the sessions open).

The Airports Authority of India and the Ministry of Civil Aviation were actively involved in making suitable arrangements at the Hyderabad airport such as upgrading the existing VIP lounges, reception counters, VIP parking and parking bays in addition to providing reception facilities at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Bangalore airports.

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