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G20 India Summit, which concluded on September 10, 2023, showcased Bharat’s technological capabilities as well as economic strength says Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh

According to Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Space, and Atomic Energy, the G20 India Summit, which ended on September 10, 2023, showcased Bharat's technological capabilities and economic strength.

While addressing the inauguration of the ‘One Week One Lab’ (OWOL) programme of CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), New Delhi, the government has institutionalised the fusion of traditional knowledge and cutting-edge modern technology under Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi. Previously known as the traditional knowledge library, is now known as TKDL (Tradition Under Primal Knowledge Digital Library).

“Even the Bharat Mandapam or some of the most recent monuments constructed by this administration exhibit the best fusion of the latest scientific acumen, technology, and architecture with the traditional heritage that we have inherited through the generations,” he remarked.

In order to fulfil the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of the United Nations (UN), the New Delhi Declaration, which was adopted at the G20 Summit, committed itself to implementing India's initiative of "Lifestyle for Environment Mission" (LiFE) and promoting artificial intelligence. The G20 has reiterated its commitment to sustainable and green growth by passing the ‘Green Development Pact’. Further, the G20 Summit welcomed the launch of the Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) within a WHO-managed framework and supported India's plan to create and maintain a Global Digital Public Infrastructure Repository (GDPIR).

Moreover, the launch of the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA) on Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi's suggestion, alongside the G20 Summit, by the leaders of Singapore, Bangladesh, Italy, the US, Brazil, Argentina, Mauritius, and the UAE was a landmark achievement.

After the 'One Week One Lab' (OWOL) programme was successful, Dr. Jitendra Singh suggested that in order to integrate the work of various CSIR laboratories, the 'One Month One Theme' should be observed. As per him, each of the CSIR labs can provide ten success stories.

Furthermore, Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the Science Media Communication Cell and released a number of NIScPR journals and publications during the event.

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