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Cover Story India's G20 Presidency

India's G-20
chairmanship will be
inclusive, ambitious,

decisive and action-
oriented. Let us unite for
decisive action towards

a brighter future
and global

well-being.

-Narendra Modi,
Prime Minister G-20 is also a great opportunity to show
our tradition of "Atithi Devo Bhava." Every
state has its own characteristics and
India's success will serve as a model in heritage. Every state has its own culture,
global forums its own beauty, its own aura, and its own
India's achievements in many fields in hospitality.
recent years have been such that they can be The hospitality of Rajasthan is an
useful to other countries around the world. For invitation: come to my country!
example, India's Digital India campaign and its
use of digital technology for growth, inclusion, Greetings from Gujarat with love—Tamaru
corruption eradication, ease of doing business, Swagat Che!
and ease of living is a model for all developing This love is reflected in Malayalam in
countries. Not only that, but today's India is Kerala: Ellavarkum Swagatam!
making strides toward women's empowerment
and development under the leadership of women. The "Heart of Incredible India" says
Financial inclusion for women has been ensured Madhya Pradesh—Welcome!
by programmes such as the Jan Dhan Yojana Welcome to Meethi Bangla in West
and Mudra. India believes that by sharing its Bengal, Apnake Swagat Zanai!
experience in various such fields with the rest of
the world, it can contribute to global welfare. As Tamil Nadu, "kadeegal mudi-vadilai," he
the host of the G-20, India will serve as a conduit says, "thangal varav nal-var-vahuha."
for all of these successful campaigns to reach a There is a request from UP: If you have
global audience.
not seen UP, then you have not seen India.
Making a "people's G20" Himachal Pradesh calls us "A Destination
A key component of India's G20 presidency for All Seasons and All Reasons."
will be bringing the G20 closer to the people and
truly making it a "people's G20." To that end, civic Uttarakhand is "simply heaven."
engagement and large-scale public participation This hospitality and this diversity amaze
have been planned throughout the year through the world. We have to take this love of
various Jan Bhagidari activities. As a result, ours to the world through G-20.
several events were planned to commemorate
India's first day as chairman. Earlier in the day,

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