Strap: PM Modi tells BT that the G20 is being seen as a ray of hope by the world and that is thanks to the ground being laid by India during its G20 presidency
Business Today’s G20 Special Issue is out! In this issue, find an exclusive interview with Prime Minister Narendra Modi who talks in detail about his hopes and vision for India’s G20 presidency, the areas in which he believes the country is making a difference, the impact of India’s G20 ecosystem, and more.
As the G20 President for the year, India has emerged as the driving force for a wide range of issues that need immediate attention from global leaders, who will converge in New Delhi to attend the G20 Heads of State and Government Summit in September. At the summit, India will be looking to build a global consensus on a host of issues under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. In that context, the Prime Minister says in the interview, “The G20 group is being looked at as a ray of hope by the world and the ground for this is being laid during India’s presidency of G20.” He goes on to add that India, by inviting the African Union to the G20 during its presidency, has laid the foundation for inclusivity. He also holds forth on the country’s digital public infrastructure, and that “Technology has helped India achieve targeted welfare delivery.”
Apart from the Prime Minister’s interview, the special issue-centered on India’s G20 presidency-also has interviews with G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant and Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Chief Coordinator for India’s G20 presidency. Besides these, the issue includes stories on key takeaways for India Inc. from India’s G20 presidency; how the country is showcasing its digital prowess, such as its digital public infrastructure, to the world; how India is aiming to foster a global start-up ecosystem, among others.
The issue also has columns by thought leaders such as K.V. Kamath, Janmejaya Sinha, Vinod Dham, Sangita Reddy, Ritesh Agarwal and Dilip Oommen on what the G20 presidency means and the road ahead.