India is proving to be source of solutions in multiple areas: NITI Aayog Vice-Chairperson | Parami News

According to NITI Aayog Vice-Chairperson Suman Bery, India is becoming a source of answers in multiple fields such as public service delivery and digitalisation.

Mr. Bery also noted that through integrating SDGs into its G20 presidency, India acknowledged that these are a holy commitment from the world to the less privileged.

“India is proving to be a source of solutions in multiple areas, be it public service delivery, be it digitalisation, even for multinational corporations, the so-called global capability centres,” Mr. Bery told Parami News in an exclusive interview in United Nations.

“Both in their design and I would argue, based on the Indian experience on their implementation, I really see the SDGs as a commitment by governments to their own people. In the 21st century this is a kind of commitment to a decent life.” He said when asked about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a developed India by 2047. Mr. Bery added that this could only be achieved if more than twenty-five years were spent with unwavering dedication.

He said one thing that is obvious is ‘Amrit Kaal’ because this will mean attaining optimum conditions for working labour force in India. “And to do what we can to make most of that opportunity through skilling, training, better job matching, rising productivity”, he said

India has demonstrated its pledge towards sustainable development

The Economic and Social Council organized High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) which took place at U.N. headquarters July 8-17th. In New York City,

The theme was ‘Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: the effective delivery of sustainable resilient and innovative solutions.’

During this forum, Mr.Bery delivered India’s National Statement at general debate where he emphasized on the country’s dedication to sustainable development goals and inclusive growth.

He also held several bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the forum, discussing ways to enhance cooperation in sustainable development, strengthening partnerships for economic cooperation, international development initiatives and efforts to address environmental challenges.

He also addressed an HLPF side event organized by the Permanent Mission of India to the UN and NITI Aayog titled ‘Leaving No One Behind: India’s Experience in Accelerating SDGs’ that showcased India’s efforts on SDG localization to ensure delivery at the last mile in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme.

Mr. Bery was also given an opportunity to speak at a special event called ‘Developed India @ 2047’ organized by Consulate General of India in New York along with US-India Strategic Partnership Forum where he interacted with eminent members of Indian-American community and diaspora, investors, industry leaders as well as talked about the growth trajectory of various sectors in India and its impact on world economy including Indo-US partnership.

The HLPF conducted an in-depth review of Sustainable Goal 1 (End poverty in all its forms everywhere); and Goal 2 (End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture).

Goal 13 is about the adoption of urgent measures towards the mitigation of climate change and its adverse impacts while goal 16 seeks to create a peaceful and inclusive society through promoting sustainable development, access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels. Goal 17 focuses on enhancing capacities for scaling up sustainable development investments, particularly in developing countries.