Modi pitches big ideas at G20: tackling drugs, boosting healthcare

India Nov 22, 2025

At the G20 Leaders's Meeting in Johannesburg, PM Modi rolled out new plans to fight drug trafficking and improve global health responses.
He called for a united push against dangerous drug networks—especially those linked to terror—and suggested creating a rapid-response team of medical pros ready for global emergencies.

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Modi also wants to protect cultural heritage with a Global Traditional Knowledge Repository and help train 1 million African trainers over the next decade through the G20-Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative.
Plus, he celebrated the African Union's new permanent spot in the G20, marking stronger ties between India and Africa.