Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveils the Logo, Theme and Website of India's G20 Presidency.

The
unveiling ceremony was done in a virtual mode by the PM. The colours of the
logo draws inspiration from that of the Indian National flag i.e., it has the
saffron, white and green, blue.
The
zero in the G20 is like a lotus l, India's national flower holding the Planet
Earth. While "the lotus flower reflects growth amid challenges, the Earth
reflects India's pro- planet approach to life, one in perfect harmony in
nature. And below the logo is “Bharat”, written in the Devanagari script."
The
theme of India’s G20 Presidency - “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth One
Family One Future". This is drawn from the ancient Sanskrit text of the
Maha Upanishad.
The
theme essentially emphasises the importance of all life—human, animal, plant,
and microorganism—as well as their interdependence on Earth and across the
universe.
The
theme also spotlights LiFE meaning Lifestyle for Environment, with its
associated, environmentally sustainable and responsible choices made, both at
the level of individual lifestyles as well as national development, leading to
globally transformative actions which will result in a cleaner, greener and
bluer future.
Speaking
on the occasion, the Prime Minister informed that India will preside over the
G20 Presidency from December 1.
He
said, "it's a historic opportunity for India. I congratulate all the
countrymen on this occasion.
The
Prime Minister said G-20 is the premier forum for international economic
cooperation representing around 85% of the global GDP, over 75% of the
worldwide trade, and about two-thirds of the world population.
The
Prime Minister calls this a momentous occasion and said the Presidency of G-20
during the year of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is a matter of pride for every
Indian.
The
Prime Minister says he is happy over the growing interest and activities about
the G-20 and related events.
Earlier,
the government organised a contest for the logo design for the citizens of the
country and received an enthusiastic response with over 2000 submissions.
The
Prime Minister in regard to this, thanked everyone for their support and said
that these suggestions are becoming the face of the global event.
He
remarks that the G-20 logo is not just any logo, it is a message, a feeling
that runs in India’s veins.
It
is a resolution that has been constantly on our minds through "Vasudhaiva
Kutumbakam," he stated. He continued by saying that the G-20 logo
represents the idea of global brotherhood.
The
lotus in the logo represents India's ancient culture, belief, and way of
thinking, the PM added.
The
Prime Minister stated that the Adwait philosophy, which emphasises the
interconnectedness of all living things, will be a tool for resolving today's
disputes. Many important messages from India are represented by the logo and
theme.
“Message of Buddha for freedom from war,
Mahatma Gandhi’s solutions in the face of violence, through G-20, India is
giving them a new height”, he said.
The
Prime Minister said that India’s G-20 presidency is coming at a time of crisis
and chaos. He emphasised that conflicts, a great degree of economic
instability, and the aftermath of a disruptive once-in-a-century global
pandemic are all issues that the globe is currently dealing with.
“The lotus in the logo of G-20 is a symbol of
hope in such tough times,” he said.
According
to the Prime Minister, this upcoming summit is more than just a diplomatic
gathering. India views it as a new duty and as the world's trust in it.
"This Summit presents us with the opportunity to showcase our
developmental strides aimed at furthering global good", PM tweeted.
India
will host over 200 meetings in 32 different sectors throughout the course of
its G20 Presidency at various places all throughout the nation. The G20 Summit,
which India will host in September 2023, would be one of the most important
international events ever held in the nation..
Following
are the members of G20- Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France,
Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi
Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the UK, the US and the European Union. Spain is
also invited as a permanent guest.
During
its presidency, India has hosted guests from Bangladesh, Egypt, Mauritius, the
Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates.
Global
macroeconomic policies, infrastructure funding, international financial
architecture, sustainable finance, financial inclusion, health finance,
international taxes, and financial sector reforms are the eight focus areas of
the G20's finance track.
When
India assumes the G20 Presidency, new digital payment mechanisms including
crypto-assets and crypto-currencies are expected to be a major part on the
finance track's agenda.
The anti-corruption, agriculture, digital economy, employment, ecology and climate, education, energy transformation, health, and trade and investment will be the main topics of the sherpa track.
(Source -PIB/ Hindustan Times)
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