After G20 success, India must initiate some changes at home

India’s international stature has been rising with its thoughtful, balanced policy on the Ukraine-Russia conflict and this rise culminated with the success in achieving consensus for a joint declaration at the G20 summit.

- BHARAT DOGRA

This was not easy, given the fact of how deeply divided various countries are on this issue, and Indian diplomacy must be congratulated on the significant achievement of a declaration, which also helps the cause of world peace with its emphasis on one earth, one family, and one future.

Now the next step should be to increase the international stature of India further by taking up some urgent and overdue domestic reforms which will also result in providing much needed relief to many people and reduce their distress.

First and foremost, reforms which result in creating a more inclusive society must be emphasised, with significant steps being taken to reduce inequalities. According to The World Inequality Report, in recent years India has reported one of the highest economic inequalities (generally measured in terms of wealth and income) in the world. This must be reduced significantly, so that those at the bottom can access a higher share of income and wealth.