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was especially necessary in the con-
text of mainstreaming the marginal-
ized aspirations of developing coun-
tries, the Global South, and Africa.

The Voice of Global South Sum-
mit in January 2023, which wit-
nessed participation from 125
countries, was one of the fore-

most initiatives under our Pres-
idency. It was an important ex-
ercise to gather input and ideas
from the Global South. Fur-

thermore, our Presidency has
not only seen the largest-ev-
er participation from African
countries but has also pushed

for the inclusion of the African
Union as a permanent member
of the G20.

An interconnected world means
our challenges across domains are Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a light moment with US President Joe Biden and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva during the
interlinked. This is the midway year
of the 2030 Agenda, and many are launch of the ‘Global Biofuels Alliance’ as Italian PM Giorgia Meloni looks on in New Delhi on Saturday (ANI)
noting with great concern that the
progress on Sustainable Develop- support the world to enable energy For example, the billions across Today, accomplishing things at
ment Goals (SDGs) is off track. The transitions in tune with the benefits the world who remain unbanked or scale is a quality that is associated
G20 2023 Action Plan on Acceler- of a circular economy. lack digital identities can be finan- with India. The G20 Presidency is
ating Progress on SDGs will spear- Democratizing climate action is cially included through digital public no exception. It has become a peo-
head the future direction of the G20 the best way to impart momentum infrastructure (DPI). The solutions ple-driven movement. Over 200
towards implementing SDGs. to the movement. Just as individuals we have built using our DPI have meetings will have been organized
In India, living in harmony with make daily decisions based on their now been recognized globally. Now, in 60 Indian cities across the length
nature has been a norm since an- long-term health, they can make life- through the G20, we will help de- and breadth of our nation, hosting
cient times, and we have been con- style decisions based on the impact veloping countries adapt, build, and nearly 100,000 delegates from 125
tributing our share toward climate on the planet’s long-term health. scale DPI to unlock the power of in- countries by the end of our term. No
action even in modern times. Many Just as Yoga became a global mass clusive growth. Presidency has ever encompassed
countries of the Global South are movement for wellness, we have also That India is the fastest-grow- such a vast and diverse geographical
at various stages of development, nudged the world with Lifestyles for ing large economy is no accident. expanse.
and climate action must be a com- Sustainable Environment (LiFE). Our simple, scalable and sustainable It is one thing to hear about In-
plementary pursuit. Ambitions for Due to the impact of climate solutions have empowered the vul- dia’s demography, democracy, diver-
climate action must be matched with change, ensuring food and nutri- nerable and the marginalized to lead sity and development from someone
actions on climate finance and trans- tional security will also be crucial. our development story. else. It is totally different to experi-
fer of technology. Millets, or Shree Anna, can help From space to sports, economy ence them first-hand. I am sure our
We believe there is a need to with this while also boosting cli- to entrepreneurship, Indian women G20 delegates would vouch for this.
move away from a purely restric- mate-smart agriculture. In the In- have taken the lead in various sec- Our G20 Presidency strives to
tive attitude of what should not be ternational Year of Millets, we have tors. They have shifted the narrative bridge divides, dismantle barriers,
done to a more constructive attitude taken millets to global palates. The from the development of women to and sow seeds of collaboration that
focusing on what can be done to Deccan High Level Principles on women-led development. Our G20 nourish a world where unity prevails
fight climate change. The Chennai Food Security and Nutrition is also Presidency is working on bridging over discord, where shared destiny
High-Level Principles for a Sustain- helping in this direction. the gender digital divide, reducing eclipses isolation. As the G20 Pres-
able and Resilient Blue Economy fo- Technology is transformative, labor force participation gaps and ident, we had pledged to make the
cus on keeping our oceans healthy. but it also needs to be made inclu- enabling a larger role for women in global table larger, ensuring that ev-
A global ecosystem for clean and sive. In the past, the benefits of leadership and decision-making. ery voice is heard and every country
green hydrogen will emerge from technological advancements have For India, the G20 Presidency contributes. I am positive that we
our presidency, along with a Green not benefited all sections of society is not merely a high-level diplomat- have matched our pledge with ac-
Hydrogen Innovation Centre. In equally. India over the last few years ic endeavor. As the Mother of De- tions and outcomes.
2015, we launched the Internation- has shown how technology can be mocracy and a model of diversity, we Narendra Modi is
al Solar Alliance. Now, through the leveraged to narrow inequalities, opened the doors of this experience the Prime Minister of India
Global Biofuels Alliance, we will rather than widen them. to the world.

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