“India’s G20 Presidency to promote the universal sense of one-ness. Hence our theme is – ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’” – PM Narendra Modi

J.R. NAUTIYAL

As the largest democracy of the world and the fastest growing economy, India’s G20 presidency will play a crucial role in building upon the significant achievements of the previous 17 presidencies.

As India takes the G20 Presidency, it is on a proactive mission to bring about a shared global future for all through the Amrit Kaal initiative with a focus on the LIFE movement which aims to promote environmentally-conscious practices and a sustainable way of living. With a clear plan and a development-oriented approach, India aims to promote the rules-based order, peace and just growth for all.

The 200+ events planned in the run up to the 2023 Summit will strengthen India’s agenda and the six thematic priorities of India’s G20 presidency.

India is privileged to convene the G20 Leaders’ Summit for the first time in 2023, as 43 Heads of Delegations- the largest ever in the G20–will participate in the final New Delhi Summit to be held in the month of September later this year.

As a nation committed to democracy and multilateralism, India’s presidency will be a significant milestone as it seeks to find practical global solutions for the benefit of all and embody the idea of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” or “the world is one family.”

Meanwhile in Bhubaneshwar,
Odisha Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal on Saturday felicitated Parliamentarians from the G20 group of nations and Ambassadors from five countries who are participating at the prestigious Y20 Consultations at KIIT DU.

The function was organised by KIIT where the Governor felicitated all the dignitaries and highlighted the importance of the theme of the Y20 Consultations, “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (One Earth, One Family, One Future).

He also said that the Y20, as conceived for the youth of India under G20, will help them to transcend to another level and help in bringing peace, prosperity and equality in the society.

The Parliamentarians have come from countries such as the USA, Britain, Germany, Ukraine, Switzerland, Poland, Armenia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Congo and Ivory Coast.

During the Y20 consultations, the international participants visited various campuses of both KIIT and KISS and praised the efforts of the Founder of KIIT and KISS for the transformation of the KIIT group of institutions into one of the best in the country in just 25 years.

The delegates also praised the warmth and hospitality of the people of Odisha and said they will continue to cherish the memories of their stay for the rest of their lives. Dr Samanta, in his reaction, said he remained extremely grateful to the delegates who participated in the consultations on his request. This was indeed a proud moment for Odisha.

Rugby India president and actor Rahul Bose, President KIIT and KISS Saswati Bal and Vice President KIIT and KISS Umapada Bose and others were present.

The Youth 20 Consultation Meet under the overall framework of G20 Leadership Summit will be hosted by KIIT University on April 14 and 15.The theme of the meet will be ‘Building Youths: Designing Sustainable, Resilient and Peace-Loving Working Community driven by Disruptive Technologies’.

KIIT has been entrusted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to host the event that will also engage around 10,000 students from over 200 colleges in different events of Y20. Deliberations and suggestions received from the events will be shared with the delegates during the Y20 event.

KIIT which has been selected to host the Y 20 Consultation meet this time. KIIT’s resounding success in youths’ value promotion is obviously the yardstick to host the events,
youth icons from diverse fields across the globe will join as speakers. Dr Samanta has already travelled miles in the pursuit of glory for youth empowerment and finds it handy in taking the new challenge.

KIIT is among the top multi-disciplinary institutions in the country, the Y20 meet is being organized to empower the youths,