XLRI Jamshedpur G20 to Focus on Green Revolution, Digital Economy and Inclusive Growth, says Former Ambassador; Check Details Here

New Delhi: XLRI Jamshedpur recently hosted a distinguished guest, a former Indian Ambassador to a G20 nation, who shared insights into the upcoming G20 Summit's priorities. The Institute also organized a lecture series called “Engaging Young Minds”. The chief guest of this lecture series was Sanjay Bhattacharyya, Former Ambassador to Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Turkey & Egypt, Former Secretary- Ministry of External Affairs.

The former Ambassador's insights at XLRI Jamshedpur underscore the significance of the G20's focus on a green revolution, the digital economy, and inclusive growth. The event unites students, staff, alumni, and management members from XLRI to participate in the dynamic dialogue primarily focused on the theme of India’s G20 Presidency for the year 2023 – “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – One Earth, One Family, One Future.”

The event was started by Fr S George, SJ, Director of XLRI Jamshedpur who extended his gratitude to RIS and MEA for granting the institute the chance to host the University Connect event. He primarily focuses on the collaborative endeavors among member nations to address challenges related to sustainability, energy, climate, security, and peace.

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The lecture series commenced with Bhattacharyya who shared insights on the formation of G20 and India’s priority and role of youth in this global dialogue.

Bhattacharya has discussed India's significant role within the G20, a group of 19 countries and the European Union representing around 85% of the world's GDP, over 75% of global trade, and about two-thirds of the global population. India is emerging as a global leader, and the G20's nationwide initiatives involve engaging citizens, especially youth, as government brand ambassadors to promote India's international importance. Some of the critical areas that this initiative will focus such as green development, climate finance, inclusive growth, digital economy advancemeant, public infrastructure improvement, and women's empowerment.

There was also a dynamic question and answer session where students directly interacted with Ambassador Sanjay Bhattacharyya, facilitated by Prof. Kalyan Bhaskar.

According to Prof. Kalyan Bhaskar (Strategic Management Area, XLRI) “It was a wonderful initiative to engage young minds through the G-20 University Connect lecture series. This was the 92nd such lecture and coming so close to the G-20 summit next week in Delhi, it couldn’t have come at a better time. The response to the essay competition was enthusiastic and students would have learnt a lot through this process. Some of the winners will get a chance to share their ideas on a national and international platform and this is how leaders of tomorrow can engage with issues of today.”

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Before the session started, there was a college event in the form of a G20 Essay Writing Competition for students, which is a platform for students to portray their thoughts and participate in global policy discussion. 

At the end of the competition, the results were announced and prizes were awarded to 18 students (3 from each topic category. Topic categories included: Green Development, Climate Finance and LiFE | Accelerated, Inclusive and Resilient Growth | Accelerating Progress on SDGs | Technological Transformation and Digital Public Infrastructure | Multilateral Institutions for the 21st Century | Women-led Development.)

Vote of thanks was delivered by Prof. Sanjay Patro, Dean(Academics) and Fr. Donald D’Silva, Dean(Administration & Finance). Special thanks to Sanjay Bhattacharyya.

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