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G20 development ministers' conclave adopts India-backed action plan on SDGs

An ambitious seven-year action plan put forward by India to accelerate progress on the sustainable development goals (SDGs) by the G20 countries through an inclusive roadmap was on Monday adopted by a conclave of the development ministers of the influential grouping. It also adopted another document that aimed to enhance cooperation and partnerships for sustainable lifestyles to complement climate mitigation. In his address at the conclave, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, delving into various challenges, said the prospects for a global economic recovery remains dim amidst supply chain disruptions, prolonged debt crisis and pressures on energy, food and fertiliser security. "As the world struggles with the multiple interlinked crises that have emerged, we have witnessed a painful illustration of that very interlinked nature of the sustainable development goals," he said. "It is in this context that India has put forward an ambitious seven-year action plan for accelerating ..

India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant lauds Goa for showcasing rich culture

India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant on Monday complimented the Goa government for showcasing the rich and diverse culture and heritage of India. Talking to reporters on the side lines of the ongoing Supreme Audit Institutions (SAI20) summit of G20, Kant said the venue displayed the character of traditional artisans from all over India and gave a unique flavour of not just Goa, but of the entire country. India is steering the agenda for G20 and has been successful in holding meetings in Goa, he said. Goa is not only a spectacular destination for hospitality, but also a master of curation. The gift they have prepared for the G20 visitors is truly outstanding, Kant said. Preparations for G20 capture the great flavour and all the unique products of Goa, from the works of great artist Mario Miranda to the small little things that make Goa special, he said, adding that these gifts will leave a lasting memory on the minds of all G20 visitors. He further said that Goa's natural beauty, its ..

Jaishankar welcomes delegates at G20 Development Ministers' Meeting

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar welcomed delegates at the venue for the G20 Development Ministers' Meeting in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. The event that began on Sunday will continue till June 13

Jaishankar meets UN trade official on sidelines of G20 meeting in Varanasi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday held meetings with various dignitaries on the sidelines of the G20 development ministers' meeting in Varanasi

Goa to host three-day meet involving audit institutions of G20 nations

A three-day meet of the Supreme Audit Institutions (SAI) of G20 countries will be held in Dona Paula in Goa from Monday, an official said. The SAI20 Summit 2023, which will have a main meet and four side events, will hold discussions to form a consensus document, or communique, a state government spokesperson said. The SAI20 Engagement Group of G20 was established during 2022 during Indonesia's presidency of the G20, he added. The engagement group's website informed that the constitution of SAI20 stems from a recognition of the role of SAIs in promoting efficiency, accountability and transparency of public administration as well as supporting Sustainable Development Goals. "This mandate is achieved through engaging actively and effectively with the entire spectrum of stakeholders, from audited entities and governments to media and the civil society. Such effective engagement shall serve as a barometer of the expectations of the society," as per the website. This engagement group i

USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman arrives in Varanasi for G20 meet

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman arrived in Varanasi on Sunday to attend the G20 Development Ministers' Meeting,

India played crucial role in vaccine development, mfg drugs: WHO scientist

He also said that the two main things that are bringing the countries at the G20 meeting together are digital health initiatives, and science & technology, research & development, and manufacturing

G20 meeting on Int'l Financial Architecture to start on June 5 in Goa

The third meeting of the International Financial Architecture Working Group (IFAWG) of G20 will be held in Goa between June 5 to 7, an official said on Sunday. He said the meeting will explore ways to improve the international financial architecture and address the pressing issues faced by the global economy. The IFAWG is one of the important work streams under the G20 Finance Track with a focus on strengthening international financial architecture. "The 3rd IFAWG meeting in Goa is a crucial opportunity for G20 to advance the reforms of the International Financial Architecture and address the global challenges of the 21st century. Goa is proud to host this important group and contribute to global financial stability and development," said Sanjit Rodrigues, the Nodal Officer (G20). He said that during India's G20 Presidency, this Working Group has already met twice before. The first meeting was held in Chandigarh on January 30-31, 2023 while the second meeting was held in Paris on

G20: India proposes medical countermeasure coordination for public good

India, under its G20 presidency, has proposed a medical countermeasure coordination platform that will help set norms and standards for the common public good, equity and a voice for the global south to effectively deal with challenges of any Covid-like pandemic. The mechanism will focus on strengthening the global application of digital health, Dr Lakshmi Narasimhan Balaji, Senior Adviser Health, UNICEF, said on Sunday. He is attending the third G20 Health Working Group meeting being held here from June 4 to 6. "It took close to one and half years during the Covid pandemic to get a fuller understanding of the challenges related to equity and that the world is not safe if every country is not secure in terms of being able to control any outbreak. "G20 and G7 are powerful push mechanisms to get a global agreement. The medical countermeasure priority paper talks about a platform with a regulatory mechanism and rules of engagement among the countries," Balaji told PTI. He said India

FM reviews progress on Finance Track deliverables for 2023 under G20

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday reviewed the progress on Finance Track deliverables for 2023 under India's G20 Presidency. This is in run-up to the third G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting (FMCBG) scheduled on July 17-18 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The finance minister was also briefed on various events planned on the sidelines of FMCBG meeting, which will see the participation of G20 ministers, governors, invitee countries and heads of various international organisations. "During the interaction, FM provided guidance on the ongoing work in various #FinanceTrack workstreams and underscored the importance of reflecting on the perspectives of developing countries & making the global economic system resilient & prepared for future," the finance ministry said in a tweet. Under the theme of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', the finance minister provided guidance for G20 India deliverables to facilitate coordinated action for shared global prosperity. "During

India bats for bringing fugitive offenders to justice at G20 meeting

Uttarakhand's pilgrimage capital and its surrounding localities also received a facelift in time for the meeting

Protection systems for disaster mitigation discussed at G20, UNICEF meet

The need for making a social protection system an effective and preferred instrument for disaster risk financing was discussed at an event convened here by the G20 Disaster Risk Resilience Working Group and UNICEF on Wednesday, an official statement said. The discussions also emphasised the need for new-age social protection systems that invest in local risk resilience to mitigate the impact of disasters, it said. The meeting, which began on Wednesday and will go on till May 25, is being attended by delegates from the G20 countries, International Finance Institutions, United Nations agencies, civil society, private sector and community members. Its theme is 'Strengthening Social Protection Systems for Climate and Disaster Risk Management'.

Disaster risk financing investment in safety, health, says MoS at G20 meet

Addressing the inaugural programme, Dr Pawar stated that governments, international organisations, and the private sector need to collaborate and discover ways in order to mobilise funding

States need to have formal policies for promotion of film tourism: Reddy

Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy on Tuesday said states and Union Territories need to have formal policies for promotion of film tourism. Reddy was addressing a side event on "Promoting Incredible India through Film Tourism" during the third G20 Tourism Working Group Meeting here. "Tourism has the greatest ability to generate overall employment, especially among the vulnerable communities," Reddy said. He added that film production can have a lasting impact on travel destinations as cinematic exposure transforms a place into a tourist location The minister impressed upon the states and the Union Territories to have formal polices for the promotion of film tourism. Where there is an existing policy, it can be strengthened to pave the way for film production. Addressing the event, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said India has no dearth of talent with a century-old film legacy boasting the likes of Guru Dutt and Satyajit Ray, who have been acknowledged for their art. Singh expre

J-K seeing new era of development after suffering from terrorism: L-G

Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a new era of limitless possibilities of growth and peace after sustained efforts of the government to ensure the isolation of terror ecosystem that was being supported from across the border, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said at a G20 meeting in Srinagar on Tuesday. Addressing delegates from various countries on the second day of the meeting of the G20 tourism working group, Sinha flagged the issue of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and dwelt on the development initiatives undertaken by the government in the region, besides the opening of Jammu and Kashmir for the film industry and the rising foreign investments. Jammu and Kashmir, known for the peaceful co-existence of almost all religious sects, "had to suffer state-sponsored terrorism by our neighbouring country", Sinha said without naming Pakistan. However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development schemes, which empowered masses and Union Territory's effective administration, "ensured isolation

G20 concludes ECSWG meet, commits to deliver tangible outcomes for climate

Blue economy, arresting land degradation, and promoting circular economy among priorities for the third Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group meeting

3-day G20 Trade and Investment Working Group meet in Bengaluru from Tuesday

Three-day meeting of the Trade and Investment Working Group (TIWG) under India's G20 Presidency will commence on Tuesday in Bengaluru, the commerce ministry said on Monday. About 75 delegates from G20 countries, invitee countries, and regional and international organizations will participate in deliberations on finding agreed solutions on issues related to international trade and investment, it said. India assumed the presidency of G20 for one year from December 1, 2022, to November 31, 2023. The G20 Summit will be held in New Delhi on September 9-10. G20 meetings are being held across different cities, covering all 28 states and eight Union Territories of India. The meeting in Bengaluru will be inaugurated by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Som Parkash. "On the first day, a seminar is being organized which will discuss the disruptive role of technology in driving inclusive growth and resilient trade," it said. The first TIWG meeting was held in Mumbai in March. The

G20 in Kashmir kicks off amidst security, delegates given rousing welcome

Delegates of all G20 countries, barring China, arrived in Srinagar on Monday for the third working group meeting on tourism - a much-anticipated event for which authorities have made extensive security arrangements and spruced up the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The delegates were given a traditional Indian welcome at the Srinagar airport with performances by local artistes, and the three-day meet kicked off with a side event on 'Film Tourism for Economic Growth and Cultural Preservation'. All the G20 countries except China participated. This meeting had an overwhelming response. We had 61 delegates here. All countries except China are present here, India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant told reporters at a press conference. Kashmir, where tourism is a major industry, is embarking on an exciting journey with the G20 event in the Valley and it will send a strong message against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, Union ministers who have been camping here to oversee the event ...

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Disaster Risk Reduction meeting in Mumbai to focus on risk financing

The second meeting of the G-20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group (DRRWG) in Mumbai will explore innovative solutions to manage and finance disaster risks, it was announced on Monday. The meeting, to be held from May 23 to 25, will bring together government officials, industry experts, private sector representatives, and stakeholders from over 20 countries, to explore innovative approaches to managing disaster risk and financing for sustainable development, an official release said. By identifying opportunities and examining creative financing mechanisms, the meeting aims to mitigate the impact of disasters on vulnerable communities. The high-level deliberations at the meeting will build upon the cross-cutting theme emerging from the first DRRWG meeting "Financing for DRR", held in Gandhinagar from the March 31 to April 1 this year. The meeting will address issues like establishing a national framework, incentivising private investments, and supporting disaster ...