Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, G Kishan Reddy, spoke about India’s priorities for the G20 summit. He mentioned that India’s priorities align with the theme of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, which means ‘One Earth-One Family-One Future’.
During a High-Level Political Forum meeting organized by the United National World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Reddy listed out India’s priorities for the G20. These priorities include accelerated inclusive and resilient growth, progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), technological transformation, multilateral institutions for the 21st century, and women-led development.
Reddy emphasized the importance of tourism in achieving the SDGs envisioned in the Goa Roadmap at the UNWTO. He stated that India’s vision for the G20 Presidency is to support the transformation of tourism towards a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive future.
India’s National Tourism policy recognizes sustainability as a principle that applies throughout the tourism value chain. The country’s National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism (NSST) is based on seven pillars, including environmental, economic, and socio-cultural sustainability.
Reddy also highlighted India’s efforts in addressing climate change. He mentioned that India is the world’s third-largest producer of renewable energy and has set a target of achieving net zero emissions by 2070. India’s historical cumulative emissions and per capita emissions are relatively low compared to its population.
Additionally, India has made significant progress in renewable energy sources such as hydro, wind, and solar. Initiatives like the UJALA LED bulb campaign and the National Hydrogen Mission further contribute to reducing emissions.
Overall, Reddy emphasized India’s commitment to sustainable development and its efforts to balance economic growth with climate change mitigation.
