India and the G 20 Presidency.

With PM Modi's imaginative foreign policy initiatives thus far, his acceptance as a leader of stature among the world leaders and his foreign minister, S Jaishankar who has articulated India's position on various issues, the G20 Presidency is gonna be proactive and worth observing!

Our External Affairs Minister has gone on record to say that "it will be consultative, it will be collaborative and it will be decisive".

At a G20 University Connect event that drew students of 75 universities in an interactive session , he said, "Our G20 Presidency is taking place at a very critical moment in international affairs. It is particularly vital that the world leaders focus on the right issues, especially those that effect the more vulnerable sections of the world".

He highlighted eight points saying India's example is of increasing relevance to the others which are :-

* Last mile delivery using digital platforms .

* Our way of responding to Covid.

* The transformation in green and clean energy

* Spotlight life with its associated sustainable and responsible choice at the level of individual lifestyles as well as national development.

* Will be consultative.

* Will be collaborative.

* Will be decisive as the country is the mother of democracy.

* The world will get to know India better and our citizens will develop a sharper appreciation of it.

Adapted from Yeshi Seli's article.

My take

We are, indeed, passing through exciting times as India takes centre stage in world affairs!

Tailpiece.

Got up at a half past 5 as Lekha wanted to go for another 'darshan' of Guruvayurappan. She wasn't happy with her foray yesterday. Hameed had come by a 5' to 7.

A quiet day.

Work has commenced at the Puthuvayil House. Phew!