Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled four key initiatives at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, stressing that Indian values and traditional wisdom can help shape a more sustainable and inclusive future.

The proposals include:

• Global Traditional Knowledge Repository

• Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative

• G20 Global Healthcare Response Team

• G20 Initiative on Countering the Drug-Terror Nexus

PM Modi said these initiatives are designed to support global growth, strengthen health security, and promote sustainable development.

Global Traditional Knowledge Repository

PM Modi highlighted India’s rich heritage of traditional knowledge and proposed a G20-wide repository to document and preserve time-tested sustainable practices.

He said this global platform would help future generations learn, adapt, and apply traditional wisdom to improve health, wellness, and climate resilience.

Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative

Calling Africa’s growth crucial for global stability, PM Modi announced the Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative, built on a train-the-trainer model.

Key goals:

• Create one million certified trainers in Africa over the next decade

• Build local capacity for long-term development

• Empower millions of skilled youth through indirect training

PM Modi emphasised that the initiative will have a powerful multiplier effect, supporting Africa’s economic rise.

G20 Global Healthcare Response Team

To strengthen global readiness during emergencies, the Prime Minister proposed a G20 Global Healthcare Response Team.

This team would include trained medical experts from G20 nations who can be rapidly deployed during:

• Health crises

• Disease outbreaks

• Natural disasters

PM Modi said the world is stronger together, and cooperative efforts can save lives during global emergencies.

G20 Initiative on Countering the Drug-Terror Nexus

Addressing the rising threat of drug trafficking and its links to terror networks, PM Modi proposed a joint G20 initiative to tackle the drug-terror economy.

He said the initiative should integrate global:

• Financial tools

• Law enforcement frameworks

• Security mechanisms

PM Modi warned that dangerous substances like fentanyl are expanding globally, and only coordinated action can break the drug-terror nexus.

Conclusion

PM Modi’s proposals reflect India’s commitment to promoting global cooperation, enhancing health security, empowering Africa’s youth, and protecting the world from the drug-terror threat. His message at G20 was clear: Indian values and global partnerships can pave the way for a more secure and sustainable world.