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First G - 20 Sherpa meeting under India's Presidency begins in Udaipur, Rajasthan on Sunday evening. India's G 20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant is presiding over the meeting. Mr Kant said that India has taken over the Presidency of G 20 amid geo - political crisis, rise in global debt, as many as 200 million driven into poverty and 100 million people losing their jobs globally due to Covid crisis and inflation. Mr Kant also said he would be making a presentation tomorrow enlisting priorities of India. He informed that there are 12 working groups of Sherpa track and Finance track where the secretary from the department of Economic Affairs will also give presentation.
He said, Sherpa track, Finance track and engagement group will work towards one objective. In addition, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will make a presentation on global economic scenario. Later in the day, the discussion will revolve around India's priorities. He said, efforts will be made to bring about a consensus in this meeting on the agenda set by India.
This year Udaipur has been chosen for the G 20 Sherpa meeting because the government wants to make it a global tourism destination. Total of 43 Sherpas of various countries are participating in this G 20 Sherpa meeting.
Highlights of the Article
1. It is the first G 20 Sherpa meeting under India's Presidency.
2. It will help to tell the narrative of the remarkable work done in health-care sector.
3. There are 12 working groups of Sherpa track and Finance track where the secretary from the department of Economic Affairs, which will also give presentation.
4. In addition, the International Monetary Fund, IMF will make a presentation on global economic scenario.
5. Udaipur has been chosen for the G 20 Sherpa meeting because the government wants to make it a global tourism destination.
6. Forty - Three Sherpas of various countries are participating in this G 20 Sherpa meeting.
Abbreviations used
1. IMF - Indian Monetary Fund
