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Goa meet agenda: G20 nations look at common framework to define start-ups

A finance task force will unlock financing of start-ups in general for nations to invest in these enterprises and also for cross-border investments

G20 countries to discuss common framework to define startups: Official

G20 member countries, including India and the US, are holding consultations to arrive at a common framework to define startups with a view to promoting the growth of new ventures, a senior official said. This issue among others would come up for discussion during the Startup20 Engagement Group's, under India's G20 presidency, third meeting on June 3-4 in Goa. A common framework would help investors and other stakeholders of the startup ecosystem in the G20 member countries. Briefing media about these meetings, Startup20 India Chair and Mission Director Atal Innovation Mission, Niti Aayog Chintan Vaishnav said that there are five task forces under this group - foundation, alliances, finance, inclusion, and sustainability. The idea of the foundation is to come up with a startup definition framework which is applicable across different economies. When you talk about the global startup ecosystems coming together, working together, becoming interoperable, you realize that there are no .

Ouni: Uttarakhand's village-sized tableau for second G20 ACWG meeting

The transformation of Ouni was on for the past several months in preparation for the Sunday visit

G20 ACWG second meet concludes with agreement on 3 high-level principles

The meeting also became an occasion for the delegates to experience the culture, traditions, and cuisine local to Uttarakhand

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

G20 provided opportunity to showcase socio-economic progress of J-K: Sinha

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the G20 tourism meet here provided an opportunity to showcase the "awe-inspiring" socio-economic progress of Jammu and Kashmir to the world. "During the G20 Tourism Working Group Meeting, the entire world has witnessed awe-inspiring socio-economic progress of Jammu Kashmir. Faster & Inclusive growth and our sustained effort to boost tourism sector is attracting the attention of the entire world," Sinha said addressing a function after inaugurating a bridge in Ganderbal district. Sinha said the G20 meet had helped brighten the image of Jammu and Kashmir in the world. "The G20 meet was a joyous occasion for the people of the Union Territory and overwhelming response, participation and achievements have been possible because of hard work of our citizens and collectively they have brightened the J&K's image in the world," he added. Inaugurating the key infrastructure projects aimed at accelerating the development of Ganderbal, he ...

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'.

G20 tourism track meet in Srinagar successful: Korean ambassador to India

The G20 Tourism Working Group meeting here was a success, South Korean Ambassador to India Chang Jae-bok said on Wednesday, adding that Kashmir is a wonderful place with kind people. The Korean ambassador said Seoul strongly supported India's presidency and expressed hope that New Delhi will make the G20 meetings successful. He told PTI, "The G20 meeting (in Kashmir) was successful." Jae-bok and other delegates to the working group meeting also visited the refurbished Polo View Market in the Residency Road area here. He said Kashmir is a wonderful place and the people are very kind. "It is a wonderful place, the people here are very kind. I hope more people come here to discover the beauty and diversity of India," he added. The Korean ambassador further said, "India is becoming a global power. Right now, India is the fifth biggest economy and it will become the third biggest economy very soon. We hope that India and Korea will continue to have good relations," he said. YN Brugge

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

G20 disaster risk group meeting begins in Mumbai; delegates visit BMC

The G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group (DRRWG) meeting began on Tuesday, with the delegates visiting the Emergency Operations Centre at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters. The delegates to the three-day meeting appreciated BMC's preparedness to handle various disasters and lauded the prevention and mitigation measures of the civic body, an official release said. They also appreciated the magnificent and spectacular architecture of the 128-year-old BMC headquarters. The BMC Disaster Management Department is preparing a multi hazard vulnerability and risk assessment plan and is also in the process of developing various predictive/early warning system modules of various hazards for early action.

Keen to work with G20 to promote sustainable tourism in India: Reddy

G Kishan Reddy on Tuesday said that the Tourism Ministry is keen to work with G20 nations to promote sustainable tourism in India and around the world

Demolition drives in Delhi intensified for G20, several left homeless

Evictions and demolitions have intensified in Delhi and other cities hosting G20-related events rendering several people homeless, activists have alleged. At a public hearing here on Monday, civil society and community members shared accounts of the evictions and anti-encroachment drives. The hearing was organised by Concerned Citizens, a collective of organisations from varied fields. The activists claimed as Delhi buckles up to host eight G20 events, including the meeting of heads of governments and states in September, more people have started getting eviction notices amid a series of anti-encroachment drives by different authorities. Pruthviraj from Land Conflict Watch said, India got the G20 presidency in November and people in Delhi suddenly started getting notices. He said there are patterns in the recent demolitions, with the poorer neighbourhoods being more vulnerable. In Mehrauli, 700 eviction notices were served, while 25 houses were demolished. However, in Tughlakabad,

It's China's loss, not India's: Jitendra Singh on Beijing skipping G20 meet

China not attending the G20 meeting in Srinagar does not make any difference and it is their loss, not India's, Union minister Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday. Delegates of all G20 countries, barring China, arrived in Srinagar on Monday to attend the third G20 tourism working group meeting. "That (China not attending the meeting) does not make any difference. China not coming is China's loss, not India's," Singh told PTI on the sidelines of the G20 meet here. Asked if Beijing's abstention was linked to the eastern Ladakh border standoff, Singh said the Ministry of External Affairs will take a call on that. On holding the G20 event in Kashmir, Singh said different venues will give an idea to the delegates about the places they visit. "We are not a small, homogeneous nation like some countries in Europe. We are a diverse country," the Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office added. Asked about Pakistani propaganda on Kashmir, the minister said the common people have mo

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

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 ...

G20 recognises importance of inclusive decision-making to foster startups

An engagement group under the G20 recognised the importance of inclusive and collaborative decision-making processes to foster innovation and growth in the global startup community, India's Startup20 chair Chintan Vaishnav said on Monday. According to an official statement, the first draft of the core recommendation and policy directives of the policy communique is now available for public comment. Chintan further stressed the significance of widespread participation in shaping policies that will directly impact the startup ecosystem on a global scale, the statement said. The public comment period will remain open until May 27, 2023, during which the Engagement Group will closely evaluate the feedback received, the statement said, adding that the final version of the policy communique will incorporate the valuable inputs received from stakeholders across nations. Startup20 Engagement Group is a dedicated platform within the G20 framework that focuses on facilitating dialogue, ...

Kashmir finest destination for film shooting: India's G20 Sherpa Kant

Kashmir is the finest destination for film shooting, India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said on Monday, as the three-day third tourism working group meeting of the powerful grouping kick-started here. He said the Kashmir Valley has been attracting filmmakers due to its unique nature, which has something for everyone. "Kashmir is not just a destination but a unique experience. Kashmir is an amazing destination because of Alpine forests, streams etc. There is no better destination than Kashmir as it has something to offer to everyone. It has everything," Kant said. He was addressing the delegates from the G20 countries on the side event 'Film Tourism for Economic and Cultural Preservation'. The event is a part of the third Tourism Working Group Meeting of the G20 countries being held in the city. "We believe in peace and prosperity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes tourism has a multiplier effect and it is a job creator. This destination is unique because no Bollywood movie was ...

G20 delegates arrive to warm, traditional welcome in J&K's Srinagar

A delegation of G20 countries arrived here on Monday to attend the third tourism working group meeting at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) by the banks of the famous Dal Lake

Three-day-long G20 event in Kashmir to begin today: All you need to know

This is the first international event in Kashmir since its special status was withdrawn in 2019. Following it, China and Pakistan expressed their concerns regarding the change