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The G20 Imperative: Green Growth
and Development for All
investing in clean and green initiatives and projects, to
launched. The publication spotlights the stories of 25
ensure that no one is left behind on the path to
Indian women across governance, education and
achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
skilling, health and nutrition, and entrepreneurship
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utilise those skills during the pandemic. ‘The First
Reliance Foundation leaders
participated in theme-specific
G20 Meetings
Sustainable development in India is crucial as it
balances economic growth with environmental
preservation, addresses social inequalities, and ensures
a prosperous future for its diverse population, while
safeguarding natural resources for generations to come.
Through its work in disaster management, rural
transformation, education, and women empowerment,
Reliance Foundation has made sustainable
development a part of its ethos.
On the evening of September 23, 2022, Reliance
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Foundation in collaboration with Observer Research
Foundation and the United Nations in India hosted a
second event during the UNGA week titled, ‘The G20
SDGs’. The panel took
Imperative: Green Growth and Development for All’
place on April 27 , 2022
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in New York. There were 100 attendees from across
and comprised eminent Data for development serves as the foundation for
the globe, including high-level development sector
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speakers including Smt.
experts, academics, and public and private sector leaders. 2023 in Agra, and (2) the Summit in a session titled
Smriti Irani, Minister of
The panel included Shri S. Jaishankar, Minister of
External Affairs, India; Mr Vicky Ford, Minister of
st
State for Development, Foreign Commonwealth and
organisations, and researchers to better understand
Development Office, United Kingdom; and Mr Borge
delegates from 100 countries. The panel deliberated on
Brende, President of the World Economic Forum.
women’s leadership in the context of achieving the
The panel deliberated on the central role played by
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
sustainable development towards global security and
stability, and inclusive growth as imperative for the
fight against climate change. Within the context of SHG women,” in March 2023, in Delhi.
India’s G20 Presidency, the panel explored whether the
G20 can be part of stitching together new partnerships,
and livelihoods. It highlights women’s leadership
journey over several years and how they were able to
During the year, Reliance Foundation leaders took part
theme-specific G20 side events, sharing
programme-specific replicable learnings from the
ground and contributing to the international
development agenda. Sh. Jagannatha Kumar, CEO,
Reliance Foundation, participated in a G20 side event
called “Data for Development: Role of G20 in
advancing the 2030 Agenda”, the first meeting of the
Development of Working Group under India’s G20
Presidency held in Mumbai on 15 December 2022.
On the theme of women empowerment, Dr Vanita
Sharma, Advisor, Strategic Initiatives, participated in
two G20 EMPOWER events: (1) the Inception
Meeting in a panel on “Steering Women Leaders at the
grassroots for digital inclusion” on the 12 February
“Women-Led Development: Ensuring a sustainable,
inclusive, and equitable global economic growth”
on the 1 August 2023 in Gandhinagar. Lastly, on the
theme of rural livelihoods, Ms Priyanka Singh, Chief,
and target areas of need, ultimately driving progress
Rural Transformation, participated in a consultative
and improved quality of life for all citizens. Through its
workshop and official G20 event by the National Rural
Livelihood Mission of the Government of India, titled
“Exploring CSR partnerships for a sustainable future of
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The First Responders: Women who During this event, a joint publication by Reliance
led India through COVID-19 Foundation and ORF, titled, ‘The First Responders:
Women Who Led India Through the Pandemic’ was
Responders’ also presents their relentless efforts
towards ensuring the welfare of their families and
communities, while navigating the perils of the
Annually, the Raisina Dialogue brings together pandemic. It also presents key developmental and
political, business, media, and civil society leaders in policy insights derived from the stories with a wide
New Delhi for comprehensive discussions about global range of applicability.
affairs and collaboration possibilities through diverse, To download the publication, please scan
inclusive conversations. During the Raisina Dialogue
2022, inaugurated by Honourable Prime Minister Micro Matters: Using Data for
Narendra Modi, with Chief Guest, President of the Development in the Era of the Fourth
European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, Industrial Revolution
Reliance Foundation organised a panel discussion in
collaboration with Observer Research Foundation
(ORF) titled ‘The First Responder: Women
Leadership and the
evidence-based policies and programmes, enabling
informed decision-making, resource allocation, and
Women and Child effective development interventions to address the
Development with an nation's diverse challenges and promote inclusive
audience of international growth. It empowers the government, civil society
work in the fields of disaster management, rural
transformation, health, education, and women
To watch video highlights from the event and empowerment, Reliance Foundation strives to advance
publication, please scan the use of data to make deep social impact.