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GS 2<\/strong> – Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and\/or affecting India\u2019s interests.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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QUESTION FOR THE DAY<\/strong> -In what ways did India’s G-20 Presidency set a legacy for Inclusive Growth, Sustainable Development, and Gender Equality?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

India’s G-20 Presidency established a legacy of Inclusive Growth, Sustainable Development, and Gender Equality through a series of groundbreaking initiatives and unwavering commitment to these ideals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

India’s legacy in G20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inclusive Growth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Expanding the G-20’s Reach<\/strong>\n
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    • Ensuring a more inclusive representation of developing nations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Example:<\/strong>India’s bold step to include the African Union (AU) as a permanent member<\/strong> of the G-20 expanded the forum’s reach to encompass 80% of the global population.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Championing the Voice of the Global South<\/strong>\n
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      • Recognizing the often-overlooked concerns of the Global South.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Example:\u00a0<\/strong>India hosted the “Voice of the Global South Summit”<\/strong> twice, bringing developing countries to the forefront of global discussions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • People’s Participation<\/strong>\n
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        • Ensuring that diverse voices were heard and incorporated into policy decisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Example:<\/strong> India’s G-20 Presidency was deeply rooted in public engagement, reaching over 1.4 billion citizens through Jan Bhagidari events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Sustainable Development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Accelerating Progress on SDGs<\/strong>\n
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            • Emphasizing interconnected issues like health, education, gender equality, and environmental sustainability<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Example:<\/strong> India spearheaded the G-20 2023 Action Plan<\/strong> to Accelerate Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Repository<\/strong>\n
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              • India’s recognition of the transformative potential of DPI led to the establishment of the Digital Public Infrastructure Repository, providing a platform for developing countries to learn, adopt, and scale DPI solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Green Development Pact<\/strong>\n
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                • India introduced the ambitious Green Development Pact, advocating for employment and ecosystem balance, climate-conscious consumption, and planet-friendly production, aligning economic growth with environmental sustainability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  Gender Equality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  • Empowering Women through Education<\/strong>\n
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                    • Example:\u00a0<\/strong>India’s Women’s Reservation Bill, reserving one-third of Parliament and State Legislative Assembly seats for women, epitomized its commitment to women’s political participation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Dedicated G-20 Working Group on Women<\/strong>\n
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                      • Example:<\/strong> The New Delhi Declaration established a dedicated Working Group on the Empowerment of Women within the G-20, ensuring that gender equality remains a central focus of future discussions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Lifestyles for Sustainable Development (LiFE)<\/strong>\n
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                        • India’s initiative, Lifestyles for Sustainable Development (LiFE), promotes sustainable consumption patterns and gender-sensitive practices, empowering women to contribute to environmental sustainability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                          Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                          • India’s G-20 Presidency set a benchmark for future Presidencies in terms of inclusivity, sustainability, and gender equality. By placing these values at the heart of its leadership, India demonstrated the potential for the G-20 to drive positive change on a global scale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n


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