Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 95th edition of his radio programme Mann Ki Baat and said that assuming G20 presidency is a big opportunity for India.
During the 95th edition of Mann Ki Baat, PM said: “India, from December 1, will be assuming leadership of G20. It is a big moment for Indians.” Talking on the G20 logo Row, PM Modi said G20 logo was selected after a public contest.
“People from across the country have written to me about how proud they are that India has got the G20 presidency. India has got this responsibility under Amrit Kaal,” said PM Modi in Mann ki Baat.
“People from across the country have written to me about how proud they are that India has got the G20 presidency. India has got this responsibility under Amrit Kaal.
G20 presidency is an opportunity for us. We have to focus on global good, be it peace, unity or sustainable development, India has the solution to challenges related to these things. We have given the theme of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’,” he added.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo officially handed over the G20 presidency to India at the end of a summit of the bloc’s leaders in Bali. India will officially assume the G20 presidency from December 1.
PM Modi hails India’s success in space
PM Modi said, “On Nov 18, India achieved a feat in the space sector when a rocket ‘Vikram S’ was launched into space. It was designed and developed by the private sector and has several new features. Yesterday, India launched a satellite developed by India and Bhutan. It will send high-resolution pictures that will help Bhutan. The launching of the satellite is a symbol of strong relations b/w India and Bhutan.”
Vikram-S, India’s first privately-developed rocket, lifted off precisely at 11.30 AM on November 18, 2022 from Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) launchpad in Sriharikota.
PM Modi also said that Mann Ki Baat is an important programme for him as it allows him to connect with the people of the country.
“We are moving towards the 100th episode of Mann ki Baat. It’s an important programme for me to connect with the people of India,” he said.
