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3RD MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON CULTURE
VARANASI DRAFT FINALISED AT THE HAMPI MEETING

OF THE CULTURE WORKING GROUP

,1',$ 6 *˨ 35(6,'(1&< The culture of any country not only describes ���� countries become signatories to this convention,
which will benefit India.
its history but also connects its people to it.
The ���� delegates performed yoga, planted tree
SEVERAL MINISTERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS FINAL, Culture has a unique contribution to societal saplings at �ueen's Bath, and enjoyed a cultural
development because it fosters solidarity.
EXTENSIVE BRAINSTORMING ON JOINT DECLARATIONS It is also very important in policymaking. programme at �eduru Basavanna Complex in front
That is why India introduces the delegates
of �irupaksha Temple. The event showcased four
to the respective state's tradition and culture different dance forms of India: Bharatanatyam from
at all G-20 presidency meetings. The third Tamil Nadu, Mohiniyattam from Kerala, Kuchipudi from
India, which is presiding over the G-20, has set priorities. Each group proceeded in the same meeting of the Culture Working Group was Andhra Pradesh, and Odissi from Odisha.
direction. The working groups of the Finance Track, Sherpa Track, after discussion, forwarded held in Karnataka's world heritage site of
the subjects to the Ministerial meetings, where the recommendations for their respective Hampi, where the draft of the meeting of Record for largest exhibition of Lambani
subjects were finalized. But what would be the subjects and what would be the language culture ministers scheduled for August 26 in embroidery items
in the joint declaration of the leaders at the summit in New Delhi, the Sherpas did a great Varanasi was finalised. �uring the third meeting of the Culture �orking �roup
brainstorming in the third meeting at Hampi in Karnataka. Many separate meetings are yet to be at Hampi, Karnataka, the largest exhibition of Lambani
held, but the G-20 Sherpas will again meet from September 3-6 to finalize joint declarations. he third meeting of the Culture �orking �roup embroidery with ���� items under the theme 'Culture
Tunder India's ��� Presidency was held in Hampi, unites all �was held, which was recorded in the �uinness
Karnataka, on �uly ��th, wherein the draft for the ��� �orld Records. More than ��� Lambani women
Sherpas jointly started work initiatives imbibing the spirit of '�asudhaiva Culture Ministers Meeting was finalised, going beyond artisans and cultural artists associated with Sunder
Kutumbakam'. The �eaders' �eclaration re�ects the Kushal Kala Kendra have crafted these items using
he third meeting of the ��20 Sherpas was collective resolve of �20 countries to make progress the recommendations of the two earlier meetings held
Theld in �ampi, Karnataka from �uly 1��1� on important global issues and commitment to in Khajuraho and Bhubaneswar. The draft seeks to �I�tagged Sandur Lambani embroidery. Perpendicular
and was attended by over 120 delegates. At the prioritize sustainable development and address place culture at the centre of policymaking. The Group embroidery is a vibrant and intricate form of textile
meeting, chaired by India's Sherpa Amitabh Kant, serious challenges. The draft covers � priorities has taken forward the four priorities of cultural heritage, ornamentation delineated by a rich range of coloured
the Sherpas jointly began work on what kind of including Sustainable �evelopment �oals �S��s�, promotion of living heritage, promotion of cultural threads, glass or mirror work, and stitching patterns.
declaration would be issued after the September green growth, Multilateral �evelopment �ank and creative industries, and use of technology in the Appreciating the record, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
��10, ��20 leaders' summit in New �elhi. Amitabh �M��� reforms, digital public infrastructure, gender preservation and promotion of culture. These priorities said, �This is a commendable effort that will popularise
Kant said after the meeting that India has equality and incorporates the outcomes of various are the cornerstone of our vision of an inclusive and Lambani culture, art, and craft as well as encourage the
many options as the president, but we are working groups. At the same time, inspired by the sustainable future. participation of Nari Shakti in cultural initiatives.�
now focusing on more important issues for vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, taking an India's ���� presidency is to strengthen the
development and the global economy. The meeting important step towards inclusivity, India proposed 'Safeguarding and Restoration of Cultural Property, ˀ˘˘˧˜ˡ˚˦ ˧ˢ ˕˘ ˛˘˟˗ ˜ˡ ˧˛˘ Ё˥˦˧ ˙ˢ˥˧ˡ˜˚˛˧ ˢ˙ ʴ˨˚˨˦˧
witnessed record participation. All engaged the membership of the African �nion in the ��20. in which the ���� �N�SC� Convention provides
in a positive, effective and constructive discussion If the ���nation African �nion is included, it will for signatory parties to voluntarily return artefacts Ministerial Meeting on Women Empowerment, 2-4 August,
Gandhinagar
to co-produce the draft. further enhance the voice of emerging countries belonging to other countries that were looted 3rd Meeting of the Anti-Corruption Working Group, 9–11
The meeting took forward the discussion with and the �lobal South in the �20 forum. during the colonial period or later smuggled and August, Kolkata
an aim to promote transformative, action-oriented stolen. It is the endeavour of this grouping that all Meeting of Anti-Corruption Ministers, August 12, Kolkata

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