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  • Hyundai Exter vs. Punch CNG: A Comprehensive Comparison

    Hyundai Exter vs. Punch CNG: A Comprehensive Comparison

    Hyundai Exter vs. Punch CNG- A Comprehensive Comparison: The increasing demand for eco-friendly vehicles has led to the rise of CNG-powered cars. Hyundai Exter and Punch CNG are two popular options in the market today. In this article, we will compare these two models in terms of performance, fuel efficiency, features, and pricing to help you make an informed decision.

    1. Performance: Both the Hyundai Exter and Punch CNG offer impressive performance in their respective segments. The Exter is equipped with a powerful engine that delivers smooth acceleration and ample power for city and highway driving. On the other hand, the Punch CNG focuses more on fuel efficiency, offering a balance between power and economy.
    2. Fuel Efficiency: When it comes to fuel efficiency, the Punch CNG takes the lead. CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) is known for its cost-effectiveness and reduced emissions. The Punch CNG offers excellent mileage on CNG, making it an ideal choice for those looking to save on fuel expenses. However, it’s worth noting that the Exter also offers decent fuel efficiency, especially when running on CNG.
    3. Features: Both the Hyundai Exter and Punch CNG come packed with modern features to enhance the driving experience. The Exter boasts a range of advanced features such as touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth connectivity, steering-mounted controls, keyless entry, and safety features like ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and airbags. The Punch CNG, although more focused on affordability, still offers essential features like power steering, power windows, and a music system.
    4. Pricing: Pricing is an essential factor to consider when comparing any two vehicles. The Hyundai Exter tends to be priced higher due to its superior features, build quality, and performance. On the other hand, the Punch CNG is positioned as a more budget-friendly option, targeting cost-conscious buyers. While the Exter may have a higher upfront cost, its better resale value could offset the initial investment in the long run.

    Conclusion: Both the Hyundai Exter and Punch CNG have their own strengths and cater to different buyer preferences. If you prioritize performance, advanced features, and are willing to invest more, the Exter would be a suitable choice. On the other hand, if fuel efficiency and affordability are your primary concerns, the Punch CNG offers a compelling option. It’s recommended to consider your specific requirements, budget, and priorities to determine which model best suits your needs.

    Remember to take a test drive and thoroughly research both models before making a final decision. Happy car shopping!

  • President of India in Odisha; graces the foundation day celebration of Jnanaprabha mission at Bhubaneswar

    President of India in Odisha; graces the foundation day celebration of Jnanaprabha mission at Bhubaneswar

    The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the Foundation Day Celebration of Jnanaprabha Mission at Bhubaneswar today (February 10, 2023).

    Addressing the gathering, the President said that she was happy to be part of the Foundation Day celebration of the Jnanaprabha Mission which is established with the aim of awakening the power and potential of mother and building a healthy human society. She said that it is a matter of pride that this Mission has been named after the mother of Paramahansa Yogananda Ji who was his inspiration.

    The President said that our sages taught us to consider mother, father, teacher and guest as God. But do we adopt this teaching in our lives? This is a big question. Are children taking proper care of their parents? Often, sad stories of elderly parents appear in the newspapers. She said that merely addressing parents as God and worshiping their pictures is not spirituality. Caring about parents and respecting them is important. She urged all to adopt the service of senior citizens, elders and sick as their vow of life. She said that this is human religion.

    Noting the fact that the Jnanaprabha Mission is active in popularizing the ‘Kriya Yoga’, the President said that whatever be the form – Yoga is an ancient science and spiritual practice of India, whose objective is to create a healthy human society. Prevention is better than cure for a healthy life. If we remain ‘Yog-yukt’ (associated with Yoga), we can remain ‘Rog-mukt’ (free from diseases). Through yoga, we can attain a healthy body and peaceful mind. In today’s world materialistic happiness is not beyond the reach, but peace of mind may be beyond the reach of many. For them, Yoga is the only way to find peace of mind.

    The President said that our materialistic expectations and aspirations are increasing, but we are gradually turning away from the spiritual side of our life. Earth’s resources are limited, but the desires of humans are limitless. The present world is witnessing the unusual behaviour of nature which is reflected in climate change and increase in the temperature of the earth. To give a secure future to our next generation, a nature-friendly lifestyle is essential. In Indian tradition, the Universe is one and integral. Human being is only a small part of this Universe. No matter how much progress we have made progress in science, we are not the master of nature, but its children. We should be grateful to nature. We should adopt a lifestyle in harmony with nature.

  • Mohit Kumar, An Artist, Social Media Influencer debut as ‘Mehanga Brand’

    Mohit Kumar, An Artist, Social Media Influencer debut as ‘Mehanga Brand’

    New Delhi: Born in a small village of Bihar, Chhapra, and brought up in the urban city of Delhi-NCR and now became ‘Mehanga Brand’ . This is the story of a guy named Mohit Kumar. Mohit has been winning the hearts of fans with his amazing contribution and acting skills. We spoke about hurdles, and he shared, “Challenges are part of life that makes us strong. The financial distress oppressed us for quite a long time when I was dreaming of becoming an actor. I had thought of joining T-series after I passed my high school but my family had no funds for it. It was too hard to make ends meet , yet my parents arranged money to let me join the acting classes so that I could chase my dreams”
    Mohit Kumar started his acting career when he was 20 years old. After passing out with flying colors from T-series, He moved to Mumbai and started working for his dream. He shared his Mumbai Journey with us. “I lived in a small 1 BHK shared by 2 more housemates and that small confinement made me learn the next chapter to earn livelihood. I could not ask for money from my parents as I did not want to bother them and my expenses were pestering me. It took a toll on my mental health when I had to go through endless auditions in the endless queues. It was really the most rigorous test of my patience. I recall being humiliated for my looks by one of the directors in Mumbai and casting directors kept pulling me down. Nevertheless, my vision was crystal clear and eventually I cracked the audition for serials and appeared in a few of them. Meanwhile, I had also participated in Mr. North India on Zoom TV and won accolades being in the top finalists.I would like to cherish the memory when I won the Best Actor in Jodhpur Film Festival and I saw my father feeling proud of me and my acting career for the first time. I became a popular face at You Tube and different social media platforms and blue-tick verified creator on apps like Josh. I felt so gratified when my school invited me as guest of honor and it was the same school where I had to drop off. I did a lot of songs but hit the most awaited milestone with the Haryanvi song “Mehnga Brand” where I made a debut in the Haryanvi film Industry”
    Have a look at some photos of Mohit kumar.

  • Parliament News: Step Taken By Union Government To Increase Water Availability and Conservation

    Parliament News: Step Taken By Union Government To Increase Water Availability and Conservation

    Parliament News: The Government of India has initiated number of steps and launched various schemes/ programmes for making availability of water, its conservation and distribution. The details of some of the major schemes/ programmes are as under:

    (i) National Water Mission has been launched with the objective of conservation of water, minimizing wastage and ensuring its more equitable distribution both across and within States through integrated water resources development and management.

    Under this mission, a campaign namely “Sahi Fasal” has also been initiated to nudge farmers to favour agricultural crops which consume less water and to use water more efficiently in agriculture, as a part of demand side management.

    Also, to promote dialogue and information sharing among participants on variety of water related topics, a monthly seminar series – “Water Talk” has been initiated with intended to create awareness, build capacities of stakeholders and to encourage people to become active participants in the conservation and saving of water.

    (ii) Atal Bhujal Yojana, a Central Sector Scheme, with focus on community participation, demand side interventions and convergence of ongoing schemes for sustainable ground water management is being implemented from 1 April 2020 in seven States – Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

    (iii) Har Khet Ko Pani (HKKP), a component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY), Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of Water Bodies Scheme was launched which aims to revive irrigation potential by improvement and restoration of water bodies by enhancing the tank storage capacity, along with other multiple objectives such as ground water recharge, increased availability of drinking water, improvement of catchment of tank commands etc.

    (iv) The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) was launched by the Government of India on June 25, 2015 in selected 500 cities and towns across the country for a period of 5 years i.e. from FY 2015-2016 to FY 2019-2020, which has been extended for completing the grounded projects. The Mission focuses on the development of basic urban infrastructure in the Mission cities in the sectors of water supply, sewerage & septage management, storm water drainage, green spaces & parks and non-motorized urban transport.

    (v)   Jal Jeevan Mission-Har Ghar Jal is being implemented by Government of India, in partnership with States since August, 2019, which aims at providing potable water in adequate quantity (55 litres per capita per day) of prescribed quality (BIS:10500) on regular and long-term basis to every rural household through tap water connection, by 2024.

    At the time of announcement of Jal Jeevan Mission in August 2019, 3.23 Crore (17%) rural households were reported to have tap water connections. So far, as reported by States/UTs as on 06.02.2023, around 7.87 Crore rural households have been provided with tap water connections in last three and half years under JJM. Thus, as on 06.02.2023, out of 19.36 Crore rural households in the country, around 11.10 Crore (57%) households are reported to have tap water supply in their homes.

    (vi) Jal Shakti Abhiyan-I (JSA-I) was launched in 2019 in 256 water stressed districts to promote water conservation and water resource management by focusing on accelerated implementation of five target interventions, viz., water conservation and rainwater harvesting, renovation of traditional and other water bodies/ tanks, reuse and recharge of bore wells, watershed development and intensive afforestation.

    In 2021, “Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain” (JSA:CTR) was initiated with the theme “Catch the Rain – Where it Falls When it Falls” to cover all the blocks of all districts (rural as well as urban areas) across the country. The focused interventions for JSA includes water conservation and rainwater harvesting, renovation of traditional and other water bodies/ tanks, reuse and recharge of borewells, watershed development and intensive afforestation.

    Some other steps taken by the Central Government to control ground water depletion and promote rain water harvesting/conservation are available at the URL:

    http://jalshakti-dowr.gov.in/sites/default/files/Steps_to_control_water_depletion_Feb2021.pdf

    Furthermore, 15th Finance Commission in its report for 2021-22 to 2025-26, has earmarked 60 percent of the tied grants for water and sanitation related activities of which 50 percent is water component to be utilised by Rural Local Bodies/ Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI).

    This information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.

  • Union Budget 2023: The budget will prove to be a milestone in ensuring the best health facilities- Dr. D K Gupta

    Union Budget 2023: The budget will prove to be a milestone in ensuring the best health facilities- Dr. D K Gupta

    Union Budget 2023: In the budget, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has given the health sector particular attention. A national ecosystem for digital health will also be built, and it will use an open platform. According to Dr. DK Gupta of Felix Hospital, 157 new nursing colleges would be constructed concurrently with the 157 medical colleges that were already founded in 2014. By 2047, a mission will be established to end sickle cell anemia. In the impacted tribal communities, 7 crore persons up to 40 years old would be screened. The government is working extremely hard to eradicate this illness (anemia). There will be new initiatives for pharmaceutical research being developed. Research funding will be promoted. Public and commercial medical institutions will have access to facilities in a few of the ICMR’s laboratories for research. In the Union Budget for 2022–2023, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare received Rs 86,200 crore. Comparing this to Rs 73,932 crore in FY 2020–21, there was a growth of around 16.5 percent. Unique health identities, the digital health provider and facility registries, and open access to medical facilities. The country’s mental health will be strengthened thanks to this funding, which will also boost research and give the general people access to the best medical facilities. To handle the present pandemic, hospitals with enhanced treatment are required. To increase this industry’s level of independence, we must improve health services, expand new technologies, and prioritize research. On a national scale, we require funding for this. For outbreaks like the Corona, we must be extremely well-prepared. To accomplish this, the health industry has to have a robust infrastructure. To boost the healthcare system, we also need skilled labor. Healthcare isn’t mentioned all that much in the budget, if at all. This number is less than one, which may surprise you. In comparison to the World Health Organization’s criteria, this is substantially lower. There is a severe lack of doctors in the nation. Only 1,40,000 allopathic physicians practiced in the nation in 2018. The same is true for nurses and other medical specialists. Recently, various actions were done to increase the number of medical student seats. Hospitals can be found in both the public and private sectors in major cities. In medium-sized and small cities, it is challenging. There, it will be necessary to persuade the private sector to fund hospitals. Investment is necessary for the total domestic manufacture of medical supplies and raw materials. Healthcare is a kind of sector in which technology is constantly changing. The fact that new items are always being developed makes it crucial for those working in this industry to be skilled. Businesses should spend more money on healthcare training. For this, the industry is asking for incentives. Systems for providing healthcare should be networked as well. Any data from hospitals, both public and private, as well as diagnostic facilities, can be found in a data center in real-time. This will keep track of any modifications to the disease’s pattern. A step in this direction is the National Digital Health Mission’s initiative. In the upcoming budget, plans are anticipated to be made to reinforce it. In India, a sizable portion of the population lacks health insurance. However, the Ayushman scheme is altering the situation. The underprivileged groups in society are receiving their rewards. The provision of clean water to individuals is crucial for their health. There must be cleanliness where people reside.

  • Republic Day Celebrations 2023: Over 1200 performers to take part in the first ever Military Tattoo & Tribal Dance Festival in the National Capital

    Republic Day Celebrations 2023: Over 1200 performers to take part in the first ever Military Tattoo & Tribal Dance Festival in the National Capital

    Republic Day Celebrations 2023: As part of the Republic Day celebrations 2023 and to mark the 126th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (celebrated as Parakram Diwas), the Military Tattoo & Tribal Dance performances are being showcased under the banner  Adi- Shaurya: Parv Parakram kain Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on 23-24 January 2023. Themed as Military Tattoo & Tribal Dance, this event is aimed at throwing light on the contribution of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose to our freedom struggle.

    The Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Tribal Affairs are jointly organising the event, with Indian Coast Guard being the coordinating agency.

    The initial practice sessions for the event began on 10 January and the reverberations of the military drums and trumpets have set the stage for the traditional dance performances to blend in representing our country’s unique cultural trends and fostering the spirit of “Ek Bharat Shresht Bharat”.

    About 1200 plus performers are fine tuning their art forms each day in rehearsals with each group enlivening a slice of India with their unique and colourful costumes, headdresses, music instruments and rhythmic dance beats. The traditional dance performance to be presented during the main event include Gaurr Maria, Gaddi Nati, Siddi Dhamal, Baiga Pardhoni, Purulia, Bagurumba, Ghusadi, Balti, Lambadi, Paika, Rathwa, Budigali, Songimukhawate, Karma, Mangho, Ka Shad Mastieh, Kummikali, Palaiyar, Cheraw & Rekham Pada. These events and groups are coordinated by Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

    The Indian Army is presenting its prowess in the event through Paramotor gliding, Hot Air Balloon, Horse Show, Khukuri Dance, Gatka, Mallakhamb, Kalaripayattu, Thang-ta, Motorcycle Display, Air Warrior Drill, Navy Band and martial arts.

    The grand finale will also showcase a performance by famous Bollywood playback singer Shri Kailash Kher. People interested to witness the show live at JLN stadium may do so by booking their free tickets through www.bookmyshow.com.

  • Pariksha Pe Charcha 2023 to be held on 27th January 2023-Dharmendra Pradhan

    Pariksha Pe Charcha 2023 to be held on 27th January 2023-Dharmendra Pradhan

    Pariksha Pe Charcha: Union Education and Skill development & Entrepreneurship Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan today announced  that the 6th edition of Prime Minister’s Interaction Programme with school students, teachers and parents “Pariksha Pe Charcha 2023” will be held on 27th January 2023 at Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi.

    Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi conceptualized this unique interactive program – Pariksha Pe Charcha wherein students, parents, teachers from across the nation and also from overseas interact with him to discuss anxieties related to examinations and life after school.   The event seeks to help in overcoming stress in order to celebrate life as an Utsav. This event was organized successfully for the last five years by the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education.

    For PPC 2023, Students, Teachers and Parents have enthusiastically participated in big numbers from State Boards, CBSE, KVS, NVS and other Boards. Registrations have more than doubled this year compared to the year 2022. About 38.80 lakh participants (Students- 31.24 lakh, Teachers – 5.60 lakh, Parents – 1.95 lakh) have registered for PPC- 2023 compared to about 15.7 lakh for PPC-2022. Students from over 150 countries, Teachers form 51 countries and parents from 50 countries have also registered for PPC-2023.  

    The programme is proposed to be in townhall type format, as in the year 2022, while adhering to the COVID-19 protocols, as determined by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India from time to time. An online creative writing competition was conducted at  https://innovateindia.mygov.in/ppc-2023/ /on various topics between 25th November and 30th December 2022 to select participants (school students of classes 9 to 12, teachers and parents) on a bouquet of themes  mentioned below:

    Themes for Students

    1. Know your freedom fighters (हमारी आज़ादी के नायक)

    2. Our culture is our pride (हमारी संस्कृति हमारा गर्व)

    3. My book my inspiration (मेरी प्रिय किताब )

    4. Save Environment for future generations (आने वाली पीढ़ियोंके लिए पर्यावरण सुरक्षा)

    5. My life, my health (अच्छा स्वास्थ्य क्यों ज़रूरी है?)

    6. My startup dream (मेरा स्टार्टअप का सपना)

    7. STEM education/ education without boundaries (सीमाओं केबिना शिक्षा)

    8. Toys and Games for Learning in Schools (विद्यालय में सीखनेके लिए खिलौने और खेल)

    II. Themes for Teachers

    1. Our Heritage (हमारी धरोहर)

    2. Enabling Learning Environment (सीखने के लिए समर्थवातावरण)

    3. Education for Skilling (कौशल के लिए शिक्षा)

    4. Lesser Curricular Load and No fear for exams (पाठयक्रम काकम भार और परीक्षा का कोई भय नहीं)

    5. Future educational challenges (भविष्य में शिक्षा की चुनौतियाँ)

    III. Themes for Parents

    1. My child, my teacher (मेरा बच्चा, मेरा अध्यापक)

    2. Adult Education- Making everyone literate (प्रौढ़ शिक्षा– सभीको साक्षर बनायें)

    3. Learning and growing together (सीखना और एकसाथ बढ़ना)

     

    About 2050 participants selected through the creative writing competitions on MyGov will be presented with a special Pariksha Pe Charcha kit comprising of Exam Warriors book in Hindi and English, written by Prime Minister and a certificate. Some of the questions by the participants, to be selected by NCERT, may feature in PPC-2023.                               

  • Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya review status of essential medicines and drugs with Pharma Companies in view of spike in COVID19 cases in some countries

    Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya review status of essential medicines and drugs with Pharma Companies in view of spike in COVID19 cases in some countries

    Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed the status, adequacy of COVID management drugs and production capacities with representatives of pharma companies through a VC, here today, so that India is equipped to effectively handle any situation. This review meeting was taken in view of the spike in COVID19 cases in some countries worldwide.

    Through a presentation, the Union Minister was briefed regarding the evolving global scenario. Dr Mansukh Mandaviya appreciated and congratulated the pharma companies for their invaluable contribution during the COVID pandemic in the country. “India’s pharmaceutical industry is robust, resilient and responsive. It is due to their strength that we could not only meet our down demand during the pandemic, but also be in a position to supply medicines to 150 countries.” This was achieved without any fall in quality and no hike in the price of the medicines, he stressed.

    The pharma companies were asked to keep a close watch on the global supply chain scenario. They were also asked to closely monitor production and availability of APIs as well as formulations of essential medicines for COVID management. They were asked to ensure adequate stocks and availability of all drugs including COVID drugs in the supply chain up to the retail level.

    The pharma companies hailed the timely review meeting chaired by the Union Minister and assured their continued support. They expressed confidence that they will be able to manage the supply chain of COVID drugs.

    Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary, Ms. S Aparna, Secretary (Pharma), Shri Kamlesh Pant, Chairman, NPPA, Dr V G Somani, DCGI, and representatives from pharmaceutical companies were present during the review meeting.

  • Over 93.31 crore portability transactions recorded under One Nation One Ration Card

    Over 93.31 crore portability transactions recorded under One Nation One Ration Card

    #OneNationOneRationCard : The Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ms. Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today informed that One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) plan, for nation-wide portability of the National Food Security Act 2013 (NFSA) benefits, is presently enabled in all the 36 States/UTs (across the nation), covering entire NFSA population (around 80 Crore NFSA beneficiaries) in the country. Under the plan, the NFSA beneficiaries have been empowered with the choice to lift their entitled foodgrain from any Fair Price Shop (FPS) of their choice, anywhere in the country, by using their existing ration card with biometric authentication on an electronic Point of Sale (ePoS) device.

    ONORC plan is particularly beneficial for those NFSA beneficiaries who frequently change their place of dwelling in search of temporary employment or for other reasons and miss out their food security benefits due to migration – such as numerous workers/labourers, daily-wagers, urban poor like rag-pickers, street-dwellers, temporary workers in both organized and un-organized sectors, domestic workers, etc. So far, a total of 93.31 crore portability transactions are recorded under ONORC. State-wise list of ONORC portability transactions is under.

    States/UT-wise inter and intra State portability transactions

    During the August 2019 to 30th November 2022

    S. No. States Total Intra State Portability Transactions Total Inter-State Portability Transactions Total Portability Transactions
    1 A&N ISLANDS 32,786 367 33,153
    2 ANDHRA PRADESH 114,137,592 3,697 114,141,289
    3 ARUNACHAL PRADESH 1,218 242 1,460
    4 ASSAM 980,145 49 980,194
    5 BIHAR 292,175,640 41,704 292,217,344
    6 CHANDIGARH – 318 318
    7 CHHATTISGARH 1,952,910 1,667 1,954,577
    8 DELHI 17,166,126 4,127,019 21,293,145
    9 GOA 29,934 13,573 43,507
    10 GUJARAT 3,353,578 227,118 3,580,696
    11 HARYANA 45,763,133 709,937 46,473,070
    12 HIMACHAL PRADESH 1,054 74,042 75,096
    13 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 1,202,509 43,380 1,245,889
    14 JHARKHAND 2,677,225 19,845 2,697,070
    15 KARNATAKA 55,626,509 28,891 55,655,400
    16 KERALA 51,510,248 28,281 51,538,529
    17 LADAKH – 315 315
    18 LAKSHADWEEP 9,575 54 9,629
    19 MADHYA PRADESH 29,874,926 33,052 29,907,978
    20 MAHARASHTRA 46,515,895 284,724 46,800,619
    21 MANIPUR 1,505 20 1,525
    22 MEGHALAYA 38 103 141
    23 MIZORAM 5,306 4 5,310
    24 NAGALAND 28,898 410 29,308
    25 ODISHA 83,501 1,164 84,665
    26 PUDUCHERRY – 236 236
    27 PUNJAB 8,546,426 17,210 8,563,636
    28 RAJASTHAN 103,058,412 59,954 103,118,366
    29 SIKKIM 11,559 932 12,491
    30 TAMIL NADU 5,715,430 11,736 5,727,166
    31 TELANGANA 79,832,263 13,427 79,845,690
    32 DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI AND DAMAN AND DIU 254,178 108,464 362,642
    33 TRIPURA 1,092,684 11,295 1,103,979
    34 UTTAR PRADESH 61,444,491 41,484 61,485,975
    35 UTTARAKHAND – 57,384 57,384
    36 WEST BENGAL 4,052,508 1,766 4,054,274
    Total 927,138,202 5,963,864 933,102,066
  • Prime Minister to unveil the logo, theme and website of India’s G20 Presidency on 8th November

    Prime Minister to unveil the logo, theme and website of India’s G20 Presidency on 8th November

    New Delhi: Prime Minister will unveil the logo, theme and website of India’s G20 Presidency on 8th November 2022 at 4:30 PM via video conferencing. Guided by the vision of the Prime Minister, the foreign policy of India has been evolving to undertake leadership roles on the global stage. In a significant step in this direction, India will assume G20 Presidency from 1st December, 2022. The G20 Presidency offers a unique opportunity to India to contribute to the global agenda on pressing issues of international importance. The logo, theme and website of our G20 Presidency would reflect India’s message and overarching priorities to the world.

    G20 is the premier forum for international economic cooperation representing around 85% of the global GDP, over 75% of the global trade, and about two-thirds of the world population. During the course of its G20 Presidency, India will be holding about 200 meetings in 32 different sectors in multiple locations across India. The G20 Summit to be held next year, would be one of the highest profile international gatherings to be hosted by India.