India’s voice was heard louder than ever on South African soil. G20 summit From the platform of Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a message to the world that to fight global challenges, collective action is not needed by any one country. On issues like food security, climate change and disaster management, PM Modi presented a vision that can give direction not only to developing countries but to the entire humanity.

Modi clearly said – the world’s progress is incomplete without the progress of Africa. Referring to the historic decisions taken during India’s G20 presidency, he described making the African Union a permanent member as a proud moment. India’s vision on climate adaptation, technology cooperation and skill development has proved that India stands at the forefront of global leadership today.

10 big things about PM Modi’s address

1. Collective action on food security and climate agenda: Modi warned the world that climate change is leading to food crisis. All countries will have to find solutions together so that every citizen can get safe and affordable food.


2. India’s emphasis on Deccan Principles: The Deccan Principles on Food Security, developed under the chairmanship of India, was described as a model that links agriculture, water, and climate into a sustainable framework.


3. Global Cooperation in Disaster Risk Reduction: He appreciated the advancement of the DRRWG (Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group) and said, “Preparation before a disaster is more effective than relief after a disaster.”


4. Call for partnership with CDRI: CDRI (Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure) should be made an international platform for mobilizing finance, technology and skill development – ​​urged.


5. Rethinking the global development parameters: He said, GDP alone is not the measure of development, happiness of the common citizen and inclusive development is the real goal.


6. Integral Humanism = New thinking of development: Highlighting the civilizational ideology of India, he said, Integral Humanism i.e. man-centric and nature-integrated development model gives the right path to move the world forward.


7. Global Initiative for Traditional Knowledge Repository: PM Modi proposed, “G20 Global Traditional Knowledge Repository”


8. So that the knowledge of medicine, farming and life-style of many countries including India can be preserved in the interest of humanity.


9. Top priority for Africa’s development: PM clearly said, “Africa’s progress = World’s progress”, India has always stood with Africa and will continue to do so.


10. Proud to make African Union a permanent member of G20: Modi called it a big turning point in history, this is the biggest initiative to bring the voice of ‘Global South’ to the center.


11. G20–Africa Skill Partnership proposal: Targeted to produce 1 million certified trainers in Africa in the next 10 years so that the continent’s youth power can get global opportunities.