How PM Modi’s six proposals at G20 summit can redefine global cooperation

Prime Minister Modi’s six proposals at the Johannesburg G20 Summit outline a comprehensive framework for “people-centric globalisation.” They span traditional knowledge preservation, African skill development, global health preparedness, open satellite data sharing, critical minerals circularity, and tackling the drug–terror nexus. Each initiative responds to demonstrable global needs — from demographic shifts and climate risks to health emergencies and resource security. Together, they offer a reorientation of global cooperation by integrating cultural knowledge, human capital, scientific collaboration, environmental sustainability, and collective security. For India, these proposals enhance soft power, expand economic opportunities, and position the country as a key architect of emerging global norms.