On December 1, India is gearing up to take over the presidency of the Group of Twenty (G20). India is in a unique position to speak for the concerns and priorities of the world’s developing countries. India stands at the center of the Indonesia-India-Brazil G20 trio. This is an opportunity to advance, conceptualize and exchange ideas on the international agenda for sustainable growth, with a focus on green lifestyles, digital public infrastructure, women’s empowerment and technology-based development. Highlighting these priorities in an increasingly polarized world order is not easy. India’s presidency has to deal with many global concerns, including the emergence of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the economic recession causing huge debts to developing countries. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted decades of development progress and shifted the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals in line with emergency disaster mitigation. At this juncture, India’s vision of sustainable growth rooted in global interconnectedness, shared responsibility and a circular-economy system is the need of the hour.
To highlight this mission, India adopts ‘Vasudhaiva Kudumbakam’ or ‘One Land, One Family, One Future’ as the theme of the G20 Presidency. This thought, born from the Maha Upanishad, was shared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his speech at the UN General Assembly in 2014. Climate change
This message is more relevant than ever at this time when the very existence of humanity is becoming a threat. Educate world leaders and global citizens on the interconnectedness of all living things, from microbes to urban ecosystems
India’s resolution also aims to remind. It also reminds us how future sharing creates equal responsibility and personal involvement.
India’s G20 logo shares the same thought.
An image of the country’s national flower, the lotus-covered earth, represents growth amidst obstacles. This illustrates India’s earth-friendly approach to life. in the logo
The seamless blend of saffron, white and green reflects the principles of diversity and inclusion. It also underlines cultural philosophy. and universal unity for a long time
India is a country that upholds coexistence.
The concept of eco-friendly lifestyle is closely related to these principles. It was presented by the Prime Minister at COP 26 in Glasgow in November 2021. Last month, the UN Secretary
In the presence of General Antonio Guterres, the Prime Minister officially launched the mission at the Ekta Statue in Gujarat. This movement aims to popularize the fight against climate change. Everyone in it
The Prime Minister pointed out in his speech that they can contribute according to their ability. Through changes in consumption and production patterns, both socially and individually,
LIFE (Environmentally Friendly Lifestyles) hopes to promote environmentally sustainable practices on a larger scale around the world.
Under the G20 chairmanship, India will have the opportunity to showcase its ancient civilizational traditions and mindsets of unity that have maintained a holistic relationship with the Earth for generations. India’s rich history of sustainability practices enables the country to address the integration of the climate and development agenda.
India is leading as an example for others in the field of digital. The country’s digital success story is proof of that. The world’s largest real-time digital transaction (48 billion by 2022).
As a country with a biometric identification system (Aadhaar), India is in a pivotal position in shaping discussions on digital financial inclusion, digital identities and permission-based frameworks. Also, women empowerment,
Accelerating progress towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, technology-driven development across sectors, green hydrogen,
India is committed to multi-level reform and transfer of gains in critical areas including disaster risk reduction, food security and nutrition. In India’s G20 issue list
With Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also announcing that there will be debt, it is clear that the country will become an effective conduit for the interests of the Global South. India to diffuse the concerns of developed countries or dominate the broader agenda
And will not allow. With a strong political presence around the world, for a more inclusive, peaceful and prosperous future
India can use significant diplomatic leverage to mediate. The theme ‘One Land, One Family, One Future’ will convey a unique and powerful message during India’s G20 Presidency. It is time we all wake up and take responsibility for the earth we share.