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Nation
G20 under India's Leadership
IN THE MIDST OF GLOBAL CHALLENGES
COLOURS OF INDIAN CULTURE
IMPRESS THE WORLD
Hosting the G20, representing 85% of ith India's G20 presidency comprising the
the world's GDP, 75% of trade, and two- ‘Troika’ of developing countries (Indonesia,
thirds of the world's population, is going WIndia, and Brazil) taking on the mantra of
"India First," India has begun the presentation by
to be a proud moment for every Indian. showcasing its rich local potential, heritage, culture,
India assumed the G20 presidency and diverse parts outside the traditional cities to the
on December 1, 2022, and will hold it entire world.
until November 30, 2023. During this Under India's G20 chairmanship, the Sherpa
time, there will be approximately 200 Track held its first meeting in Udaipur, the Finance
meetings of 32 different work streams. Track held its first meeting in Bengaluru, and the
Development Working Group held its first meeting in
Beginning with the Sherpa Track on Mumbai. At these gatherings where challenges and
December 4-7 in Udaipur and the first India's top concerns were discussed, delegates also
Finance Track meeting on December learned about India's diversity, the potential of local
13-15 in Bengaluru, delegates gathered skills, and the soft power of culture through visits
on a global stage to discuss global to places of tourist attractions, heritage sites, and
challenges were treated to the vibrant watching local folk dance performances.
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister,
colours of Indian culture, tradition, P.K. Mishra said at an event "This is also a great
heritage, and hospitality. opportunity for the country to present its traditions
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