India To Host 71st Miss World Pageant After 28 Years

Reita Faria Powell became the first Indian woman to win the Miss World crown in the year 1966.

India is set to host the 71st Miss World pageant after a gap of 28 years, according to the organisers of the event, which will be streamed and telecast worldwide. Chairman of Miss World, Julia Morley CBE stated "Excitement fills the air as we proudly announce India as the host country for Miss World. A celebration of beauty, diversity, and empowerment awaits. Get ready for a spectacular journey! 🇮🇳 #MissWorldIndia#BeautyWithAPurpose

The official page of Miss World took to X and wrote, "Chairman of Miss World, Julia Morley CBE stated, "Excitement fills the air as we proudly announce India as the host country for Miss World. A celebration of beauty, diversity, and empowerment awaits. Get ready for a spectacular journey! #MissWorldIndia #BeautyWithAPurpose."

The last time the pageant was held in 1996 in Bengaluru.