It is a great honour for India that under the mantle of PM Narendra Modi, India has assumed the presidency of G20 in the momentous event at Bali. PM Modi’s sterling and inspirational leadership was very much required by the world at this crucial juncture and moment for global change. His statement that today’s era is not an era for war has been copied and quoted by many Heads of States. His statement that “Today’s fertilizer shortage is tomorrow’s food crisis” too became a quotable quote of the G20 Summit. His initiative of the International Solar Alliance and the concept of “One Sun, One Earth, One Grid” shall be followed by all nations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a new benchmark in reforms and governance for the world to emulate and has ably steered India to be one of the fastest growing economies of the world- stable and secure. He has a stellar status amongst the statesmen of the world today and is a true role model.
Within the country, PM Modi has taken unimaginable buoyant steps in every conceivable area. He has breathed and ensured “India First” in every policy formulation and execution. There has been a great leap forward in economic reforms, health care, serving the poor, Nari Shakti, ease of doing business, catapulting a Tech-driven India, environment and sustainability and overall growth in all sectors. His devotion, grit and determination has rejuvenated and resurged India’s unity, development and pride of a great new India
PM Modi has brought “Vikasvaad” into the mainstream, it has only been due to the vision, wisdom and sterling leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the security scenario in the country has improved dramatically. On the security front, Modi 2.0 envisions transformation of India into a new strong India – strong, secure, prosperous and invincible – an atmanirbhar bharat, sashakt bharat, swabhiman bharat and an ekatma bharat.
The creation of the two Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh has been the greatest momentous achievement since Independence. With government priority on development for the people, the two UTs are witnessing a spate of unhindered development as never before
The Modi Government’s noble intentions, unflinching resolve, stupendous projects and schemes have brought hope and succour to all citizens. It has launched an indomitable crusade against terrorism; sponsors of terror have been globally isolated and India has made terrorism a global issue
It is only because of PM Modi that infrastructure on the border has been strengthened on all borders and especially the Indo-China border. His visit to the Ladakh to motivate the soldiers was truly a reflection of the greatest leadership and will not only go down in the annals of history but has also sent a firm message across and a show of solidarity of a united India.
It is only due to the Prime Minister’s personal intervention that India has built up a sound disaster response and sustainable disaster infrastructure and has taken a lead role in organising partner nations to be disaster resilient
PM Modi’s aim and efforts will enable India achieve 500 GW of green clean energy which will be a great boon and his gift to India and the whole world. The International Energy Agency has called India’s almost last-mile electrification the largest expansion of access within 1,000 days.
The patriotic and deft manner in which the Prime Minister led and guided the country during the Covid19 catastrophe has been unparalleled and also emulated by many countries in the world. India had the largest vaccination programme in the world and supplied medical equipment and vaccines to several countries. During this period India ran the largest food security programme for the poor. The Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana is the world’s largest health insurance programme
The global Covid19 pandemic since 2020 had a severe economic fallout and jolted all countries across the globe. While many economies continue to struggle with sluggish economic growth and record – breaking inflation, India has been recognised by global institutions like IMF and World Bank, to be one of the fastest growing economies nations of the world- “a bright spot on this otherwise dark horizon.”
The government›s Aatmanirbhar Bharat plan turned the crisis into an opportunity and gave the much needed impetus to economic growth. Under PM Modi›s leadership, India is taking giant strides on all fronts
These last eight years have witnessed a paradigm shift in public service delivery and the implementation of government schemes and infrastructure projects. The government has ensured irreversible empowerment for various marginalised groups, helping them become self – reliant by providing a social safety net
PM Modi›s active monitoring has made the infrastructure turnaround possible – be it highway construction, rapid increase in the construction of rural roads, a massive capacity expansion in the railways and metro rail in the last eight years or building or operationalising 66 airports and ensuring air connectivity to innumerable tier 2 and tier 3 cities. Digital connectivity and IT infrastructure have become critical determinants of our economic growth
Over the last eight years, India has emerged as a global leader on the issue against climate change. From negotiations over global climate change deals to the adoption of renewable energy, India is leading international efforts for environmental protection and shaping the global agenda since COP 21.
It is these proactive policies of Prime Minister Modi on each front that have made India an example for the world to follow. So much so that even President Biden remarked “…I thank you for your continuing commitment to making sure democracies deliver”.
Hence, the world is fortunate to have him as a leading light of G-20 and the apostle of peace and development to, successfully, address matters like the Ukraine war, climate issues, global recession, food security, energy security, bridging the digital divide, global value chains and international peace and stability, in line with the summit’s motto of “one Earth, one Family, one Future.”
The author is a former Chairman, Haryana Public Service Commission. His views are personal.