In news– More than 300 intellectuals from India and abroad released the Bhopal Declaration after discussing the G-20 agenda in the two-day meeting of Think-20 under G20 in Bhopal.
About the declaration-
- The Bhopal Declaration made an appeal to all the stakeholders to focus more on inclusive development and care for the welfare of every section of society in comparison to GDP, give special attention to children, encourage the model of development led by women, bridge the gap between North and South and work together to ensure the health for all.
- The importance of localization in achieving G-20 sustainable development goals has been acknowledged in the Bhopal Declaration.
- Eminent speakers said that triangular cooperation of government, society, and private organizations is necessary to achieve this goal.
- All the prominent speakers also acknowledged that India is doing important work in triangular cooperation and we can change the global scenario with this Indian model.
- The declaration has emphasized promoting traditional medicine systems like AYUSH and encouraging value-oriented development in infrastructure development.
- The forum also covered India’s crucial contribution to the containment of COVID-19 and its response to Russia-Ukraine war.
- Student connect was also organised under G20 during the same event at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal.
What is think20?
- Think20 (T20) is an official Engagement Group of the G20.
- It serves as an “idea bank” for the G20 by bringing together think tanks and high-level experts to discuss policy issues relevant to the G20.
- T20 recommendations are synthesised into policy briefs and presented to G20 working groups, ministerial meetings, and leaders’ summit to help the G20 deliver concrete policy measures.
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