'Indian values can drive progress': Modi's 6 initiatives at G20
What's the story
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed six new global development initiatives at the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg. The initiatives include a Global Traditional Knowledge Repository, an Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative, a Global Healthcare Response Team, an Initiative on Countering the Drug-Terror Nexus, Open Satellite Data Partnership, and a Critical Minerals Circularity Initiative. Speaking at the summit's first session on inclusive and sustainable growth, PM Modi emphasized that India's civilizational values can guide progress.
Knowledge preservation
Global traditional knowledge repository to document sustainable living
The Global Traditional Knowledge Repository will document traditional wisdom that exemplifies sustainable living. PM Modi said this initiative will help pass on collective wisdom for good health and well-being. "India has a rich history in this regard," he remarked at the summit. The repository aims to ensure time-tested models of sustainable living are carried forward to future generations.
Capacity building
Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative aims to create certified trainers
The Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative seeks to create one million certified trainers in Africa over the next decade. PM Modi said these trainers will train millions of skilled youth, building local capacity and strengthening long-term development on the continent. "Our collective goal is to train one million certified trainers in Africa over the next decade," he told G20 leaders.
Health security
Global healthcare response team to tackle health emergencies
The proposed Global Healthcare Response Team will comprise trained medical experts from G20 nations. The team will be ready for rapid deployment during global health crises or natural disasters. "We are stronger when we work together in the face of health emergencies and natural disasters," PM Modi said while proposing this initiative.
Security challenge
Initiative on countering drug-terror nexus proposed
The Initiative on Countering the Drug-Terror Nexus aims to tackle drug trafficking and the spread of dangerous substances like fentanyl. PM Modi proposed integrating financial, governance, and security tools. "Under this initiative, we can bring together various instruments related to finance, governance, and security. Only then can the drug-terror economy be weakened," he said while addressing G20 leaders.
Partnership and sustainability
Open Satellite Data Partnership, Critical Minerals Circularity Initiative
PM Modi pitched for an Open Satellite Data Partnership, saying satellite data of G20 Space agencies could be made available to developing countries for activities like agriculture and fisheries, as well as disaster management. He also proposed a Critical Minerals Circularity Initiative to promote recycling, urban mining, second-life battery projects, and other innovative solutions. The initiative aims to help strengthen supply chain security and develop cleaner pathways of development.