India’s G20 triumph: India leading a shift for global progress”
New Delhi: In the transformative year of the G20, India has started in a new era of global cooperation under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The mantra was clear: a shift from a narrow focus on GDP to a people-centric approach. As the curtain rises on India’s G20 presidency, reflection reveals an impressive legacy of inclusive policies, Sustainable Development Goals and a strong commitment to a green future.
Inclusivity was at the heart of India’s approach, which was symbolized by the African Union’s integration as a permanent G20 member, expanding the reach of the forum to include 80% of the global population. The unprecedented “Voices of the Global South Summit” marked a paradigm shift in multilateralism, ensuring that the voices of developing countries could resonate on the global stage.
Digital innovation took center stage with a decisive push for strong Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). India’s first-hand experience with transformative technologies like Aadhaar and UPI resulted in the creation of a global digital public infrastructure repository through G20 collaboration. Encompassing more than 50 DPIs from 16 countries, the repository represents a leap forward in global technological cooperation.
India’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was demonstrated through the G20 2023 Action Plan. By addressing interconnected issues such as health, education, gender equality and environmental sustainability, India presented a comprehensive roadmap for global progress.
The “Green Growth Pact” initiated by India underlined the delicate balance between tackling hunger and protecting the planet. With ambitious renewable energy targets and the establishment of the Global Biofuels Alliance, India is set to build a cleaner, greener world.
In particular, gender equality was placed at the center stage, leading to the formation of a dedicated working group on the empowerment of women. India’s Women’s Reservation Bill 2023 reserves one-third of parliamentary seats for women, indicating a commitment to women-led development.
As India gracefully hands over the G20 presidency to Brazil, it leaves behind a legacy of revitalized multilateralism, amplifying the voice of the global South and a spirited fight for the empowerment of women – a legacy that will last for years to come. Will remain. Will last till. Will last till. Will last till. Will echo across the world. , will continue to resonate.
