G20 - INDIA PAVES THE WAY

India's Presidency has achieved progress on several fronts, giving a push to the country's Global South leadership ambitions, but falls short on fundraising for climate concerns

Since last November, when India took over the Presidency of G20, Indian cities have been adorned by G20 logos on billboards and streets. Events have been held in dozens of Indian cities in every state, making a global event a pan-India celebration. The G20 Presidency has helped showcase India’s breadth, diversity, and achievements before the world.

The last time India sought to play such a prominent role in global leadership was during the tenure of first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. India then projected itself as a voice of the Third World, was the architect of the Non-Aligned Movement, and played an important mediatory role during various conflicts.

India is in a much stronger position today and this time aspires to be the leader of Global South. India took over the Presidency at a crucial juncture when a war was being waged in Europe, climate change concerns, and indebtedness among poor countries were rising. Amid these challenges, India has managed to forge progress on a lot of contentious issues during its G20 presidency and even a consensus statement.

By the end of the G20 Presidency, there will have been over 220 meetings in 60 cities across all 28 states and 8 Union territories. More than 1 lakh participants from approximately 125 nationalities would have visited India. Over 1.5 crore individuals in our country have been involved in these programs or have been exposed to various aspects of them.

So what does the country have to show for its year-long efforts?

THE ACHIEVEMENTS