New Delhi, September 2: India's presidency of the G20, the influential group of major economies, has set forth a comprehensive agenda to address key global challenges. As External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar outlined in a recent statement, the priorities for India's G20 Presidency encompass a range of critical issues focusing on ensuring inclusive and resilient growth, especially for countries of the Global South.

India is committed to promoting inclusive and resilient growth that benefits all nations, with a particular focus on challenges faced by countries in the Global South. Ensuring that the benefits of economic development are shared widely is a top priority. India aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises in global trade, promote labour rights and welfare, address the global skills gap, and build inclusive agricultural value chains and food systems.

G20 Summit In Delhi: Green Development, Technological Transformation & Other Agendas Set By India

Accelerating Progress on Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of 17 global objectives to achieve peace and prosperity worldwide, are central to India's agenda. India is recommitting to achieving the targets set out in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with a particular focus on mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global progress. G20 Summit 2023 in Delhi: From Xi Jinping to Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden, List of World Leaders Who Might Attend or Skip Group of 20 Conference To Be Held Under India's Presidency.

Technological Transformation and Digital Public Infrastructure

Recognising the transformative power of technology, India is promoting a human-centric approach to digital transformation. The country aims to increase knowledge-sharing in areas such as digital public infrastructure, financial inclusion, and technology-enabled development in sectors such as agriculture and education.

Reforming Multilateral Institutions

India seeks to reform multilateral institutions to create a more accountable, inclusive, and representative international system capable of addressing 21st-century challenges effectively. This reform agenda emphasises the need for greater representation of developing and emerging countries in global governance. G20 Summit 2023 in Delhi: From Date to Theme and Objectives to Significance, Here’s All You Need to Know as India Presides Over Group of 20 Conference.

Women-Led Development

Empowering women and promoting gender equality are integral to India's G20 priorities. India is committed to inclusive growth and development, specifically focusing on women's empowerment and representation to boost socio-economic development and the achievement of SDGs.

Climate Finance and Green Development

India actively promotes climate finance and green development, emphasising climate finance and technology to support developing countries. The country advocates for the fast-track delivery of climate finance and urges developed nations to increase climate financing to $100 billion annually. India is also working to enhance the deployment of zero and low-emission power generation, including renewable energy.

Bridging the Digital Divide

India is dedicated to bridging the digital divide and ensuring digital technology is accessible to all. This agenda aligns with the country's efforts to promote the digital economy, education, health, government, and finance.

Democratising Global Financial Governance

Efforts to democratise global financial governance are central to India's G20 presidency. India highlights the need for institutions like the World Bank and IMF to provide greater representation to developing and emerging countries.

Healthcare

The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the necessity for a united global approach to fortify health systems and address emerging health crises. India aims to advance pandemic preparedness efforts, strengthen health systems, and promote universal, affordable, and quality health services. The country will focus on enhancing health emergency prevention and preparedness, strengthening pharmaceutical sector cooperation, and leveraging digital health innovations to aid universal health coverage.

India's G20 Presidency is marked by a commitment to addressing pressing global challenges through international collaboration and collective action. By placing inclusive and sustainable growth at the core of its agenda, India aims to drive positive global change and create a more equitable world. The G20 Summit, scheduled for September 9-10 in New Delhi, will serve as a platform for leaders to deliberate on these priorities and chart a course towards a brighter future for all.

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