At the G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting held in Brazil, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Hon’ble Minister of Culture & Tourism, reaffirmed India’s commitment to utilising culture as a transformative force for sustainable development. Advocating for PM Shri Narendra Modi’s vision, he emphasised the pivotal role of culture in driving economic growth, fostering global unity, and shaping a sustainable future.
India called for the inclusion of culture as a standalone goal in the post-2030 global development agenda and highlighted the immense potential of creative industries in advancing economic progress. The discussions reflected India’s aspiration for a Viksit Bharat by 2047, where culture becomes a cornerstone of national and global development. This milestone moment underscores the universal power of culture to inspire, unite, and drive progress worldwide.
