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india’s g20 Presidency step closer to living on its commitments. distribution of vaccines. Since then, India
This can also be further improved by sharing has been advocating for a more equitable
A Catalyst for Inclusive and Sustainable Development best practice methods and coordinating distribution of healthcare equipment
international action with foreign invitees that globally, as part of the lessons learned during
have been invited to G20. the crisis. It has emphasized the need for
a coordinated and equitable approach to
New Delhi’s emerging role as a voice of the Global vaccine distribution, especially for developing
South too should be leveraged in better utilising countries. In this quest, it has also promoted
its position of fulfilling the SDG goals along with the importance of building resilient healthcare
promoting the South-South cooperation. In a systems to address future pandemics as well as
special virtual summit chaired by India on 12-13 enable an international infrastructure that is
January, 2023, 125 countries of the global south prepared for any future calamity. This stance
participated in ten sessions over 02 days. The showcases India's commitment to promoting
summit provides a valuable opportunity for those a fair and just healthcare system that benefits
countries that are not part of the G20 process to all countries, especially in the developing
share their ideas and expectations from G20. Its world. By advocating for such an approach,
active involvement in initiatives that promote India has been instrumental in ensuring that
both its attempt to fulfil the goals as well as healthcare is accessible to all, irrespective of
India’s presidency of the G20 has firmly The SDG goals in specific were adopted in 2015 integrate the global south in to the international their economic status.
prioritised an inclusive and sustainable by the UN General Assembly with the aim of order has reaped great benefits. Initiative such
development agenda aimed at achieving the ending poverty as well as promoting economic as the International Solar Alliance for instance These prospects, not only put forward India
United Nations' Sustainable Development prosperity. The SDGs in specific cover a wide (ISA), which aims to promote the use of solar as a global leader but also presents it with
Goals (SDGs). During its leadership, India range of issues including poverty, hunger, energy in developing countries as well as the the opportunity of showcasing the world
is positioned favourably to attempt putting health, education, gender equality, clean water Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure that it intends to live up to its commitments
forward agendas that have more or less been and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, (CDRI) has been serving a dual purpose in the in all domains. The SDGs in this sense is
neglected so far in the international governance economic growth, climate action, justice and same prospect. India has also been providing an important framework for promoting a
arena. Moreover, its greater role in voicing the strong institutions, and partnerships for the support to other countries in addressing poverty, sustainable and inclusive developmental model
global south too has played a significant role goals amongst others. through initiatives such as the Indian Technical by elevating the livelihoods of the population
in advocating the promotion of the SDGs in and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) program. that has yet to receive such measures.
many of the developing countries along with India’s leadership of the G20 has outlined
mitigating against responses that have posed their commitment in promoting the goals as Moreover, India's presidency has also focused India’s presidency of the G20 is precisely
significant challenges all across the globe. its core agenda while also laying emphasis on issues related to climate change and the right opportunity to promote as well as
on the need for fulfilling the responsibility sustainable development. India’s focus towards inculcate these commitments while more
The G20 forum, which constitutes 80% of undertaken. Moreover, it has also promoted meeting its climate objectives too has been importantly also motivate its partners in
the worlds GDP and almost two-third of various agendas relating to the SDGs that making great advancements in its quest of incorporating such commitments as part of
the entire population, is an ideal setup for include digital transformation, inclusive living up to its goals. Its ambitious targets for their own developmental strategies. Through
promotion of the SDGs as a core agenda for development, clean energy, gender equality, renewable energy with the aim of achieving the promotion of such goals India will not
India’s presidency. More so, fulfilment of the sustainable infrastructure and adequate 450 GW of renewable energy capacity by only enhance the living standards of the
SDGs is part of the seven selected task forces reforms in the international system. India’s 2030 is a step in the same direction, that is marginalised population, but will promote its
that shall shape the ultimate outcomes of endeavour of channelising its presidency of leading by example. It has also proposed own role as a voice of the global south. The
the G20 meetings that are taking place. The for a greater push towards fulfilment of the the creation of a 'Green G20' that would South-South cooperation which is in great
Development Working Group (DWG) that has goals by 2030 is also meant to motivate other focus on promoting green energy, sustainable need of a leadership position will also greatly
in particular prioritised seeking a substantive like-minded countries in adopting similar development, and climate action. India has also benefit from such action-oriented agendas that
developmental outcome, is more or less the strategies at their own levels. emphasized the need for developing countries substantially provide a change for the better
custodian of the SDG agenda that is a part of to have access to affordable and clean energy in millions of livelihoods. Therefore, apart
India’s core objectives during its presidency. India’s own domestic fulfilments too are sources which can facilitate an inclusive from fulfilling its own as well as promoting
With back-to-back meetings under way across moving in the positive direction in response developmental goal without hampering the the SDGs, India should also capitalise on its
the country, the Working group has specifically to its ambition of promoting the goals as a progress of development as well as facilitate unique role during the G20 presidency and
focused upon supporting the global south by primary agenda in its objectives. Welfare the safeguarding of the environment. utilise it in a manner that holistically promotes
mitigating their concerns on financial security schemes aimed towards reducing poverty the interests of each member involved.
and other aspects along with accelerating the as well as improving healthcare accessibility During the pandemic crisis, New Delhi
progress of the SDGs as well. has played a significant role in taking it a played a crucial role in ensuring the equitable

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