Twelve Months Later—India’s G20 Presidency Still Reshaping World Policies

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India’s G20 legacy continues to ripple across global governance, with real-time developments showing how its presidency has reshaped multilateral priorities. From empowering the Global South to exporting digital infrastructure and advancing climate finance, India’s G20 blueprint is now being carried forward by Brazil’s presidency, while influencing agendas at the G7, UN, and World Bank.

Global South at the Forefront

Italy’s G7 presidency has adopted India’s G20 inclusivity model, placing Africa and the Global South at the center of its agenda.
The African Union’s permanent G20 membership, secured during India’s term, is now shaping trade and development dialogues across Europe and Latin America.

Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Goes Global

India’s DPI model (UPI, Aadhaar, DigiLocker) is being replicated in Armenia, Sierra Leone, and France, with UPI cross-border payments now live in UAE and Singapore.
The Global DPI Repository, launched under India’s G20, is being expanded by Brazil to support digital inclusion in Latin America.

Climate Finance & Green Development Pact

India’s Green Development Pact has led to a tripling of renewable energy targets by G20 members by 2030.
The Global Biofuels Alliance, initiated by India, now includes Kenya, Canada, and Singapore, with India’s E20 ethanol rollout active in 11 states.

India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)

IMEC is progressing as a strategic alternative to China’s Belt and Road, with logistics and energy infrastructure projects underway in UAE and Greece.

AI Governance Momentum

India’s call for ethical AI frameworks has led to discussions on a global AI regulatory body, with support from UNESCO and OECD.

Women-Led Development Scaling Globally

The G20 EMPOWER Alliance, launched by India, is now active in Indonesia, Kenya, and Brazil, promoting female entrepreneurship and digital literacy.

Leadership Reflections

“India’s G20 presidency wasn’t just a moment—it was a movement,” said Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Chief Coordinator of India’s G20 Presidency. “Inclusivity, sustainability, and digital transformation were not just themes—they became action plans.”

Sources: The Sunday Guardian, Axis Institute, ORF, Global Governance Project, One Young India, Economic Times