Modi proposes 3 initiatives at G20 Leaders' Meeting
What's the story
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the G20 Leaders' Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, proposed four major initiatives to reshape global development. He called for a rethinking of current development parameters toward inclusive and sustainable growth. "Now is the right moment for us to revisit our development parameters and focus on growth that is inclusive and sustainable," he said during his speech at the summit.
Knowledge repository
Modi's initiatives: Global traditional knowledge repository
One of the key proposals was to set up a G20 Global Traditional Knowledge Repository. PM Modi stressed India's rich heritage in traditional medicine and wellness, saying this database could help preserve collective wisdom and contribute to global health. "This will help us pass on our collective wisdom to further good health and well-being," he said.
Africa initiative
G20-Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative proposed
PM Modi also announced the G20-Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative, which aims to train one million certified trainers in Africa over the next decade. He reiterated India's support for Africa's progress and its importance for global prosperity. "India has always stood in solidarity with Africa," he said, adding that under India's presidency, the African Union became a permanent member of the G20.
Healthcare initiative
Modi proposes global healthcare response team
Another initiative proposed by PM Modi was the establishment of a G20 Global Healthcare Response Team. This team would consist of medical experts from member countries who can be quickly deployed during health emergencies and natural disasters. "We are stronger when we work together in the face of health emergencies and natural disasters," he said while proposing this initiative.
Drug-terror nexus
Modi's call to counter drug-terror nexus
PM Modi also called for a G20 Initiative on Countering the Drug-Terror Nexus, highlighting the need to dismantle the economy that fuels both terrorism and drug trafficking. He specifically mentioned the threat of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs in this context. "Let us weaken the wretched drug-terror economy," he said while proposing this initiative at the summit.