‘Development core issue for the Global South’ PM Modi addresses G20 Development Ministers’ meet
1 min read 12 Jun 2023, 10:04 AM ISTPM Modi addressed the G20 Development Ministers' Meeting, urging for reforms in multilateral financial institutions and increased investment in fulfilling the SDGs. He also spoke about gender equality, a pro-planet lifestyle, and the democratisation of technology to bridge the data divide.
PremiumPrime Minister Narendra Modi on 12 June addressed the G20 Development Ministers' Meeting via video conference. During his address, the prime minister talked about increase investment in fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), reform multilateral financial institutions, high-quality data, pro-planet lifestyle, gender equality and women's empowerment.
During his address, the Prime Minister pitched for democratisation of technology to bridge the data divide, and told G20 delegates that India is willing to share its experience with partner countries as digitalisation has brought about a revolutionary change in the country
“Democratization of technology is an important tool to help bridge the data divide. In India, digitalisation has brought revolutionary change. India is willing to share its experience with partner countries," he said.
PM Modi also batted for reforms in multilateral financial institutions and said that we should increase investment in fulfilling the SDGs and find solutions to address the data risks faced by many countries. “Multilateral financial institutions should be reformed to expand the eligibility criteria, ensuring that finance is accessible to those in need."
Speaking of India, the Prime Minister said that efforts were made to improve people's life in more than hundred aspirational districts, which were pockets of under-development.
The Prime Minister also said that gender equality and women's empowerment are crucial to achieve the SDGs and urged adopt a game-changing Action Plan for Women-led Development. “In India, we are not limited to women's empowerment. Ours is a women-led development. Women are setting the agenda for development and are also the agents of growth and change," the prime minister said.
During his address, PM Modi also said, “In India, we hold great respect for rivers, trees, mountains, and all elements of nature. Traditional Indian thought promotes a pro-planet lifestyle. Last year, along with the UN Secretary General, I launched Mission LiFE – Lifestyle. I am glad that this group is working to develop a set of High-Level Principles on LiFE. This would be a significant contribution to climate action."