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Igniting Startup Synergies
India's G20 Presidency Sparks an Era of Innovation
Dr. Neeraj Sinha, Garima Ujjainia, Naman Agarwal
T he demand for global governance has intensified,
necessitating a concerted effort to tackle the intricate
challenges of the contemporary world. A multitude of
issues that were previously contained within local,
regional, or national boundaries have transcended these
confines and now exert a global impact, resonating
across the realms of economy, society, and politics. In
light of mounting apprehensions regarding stability,
security, education, healthcare, and even our very
existence, the establishment of intergovernmental
organisations capable of facilitating complex interactions
has become an imperative. In response to these
pressing crises, the Group of Twenty (G20) nations
emerged.
The Group of Twenty, commonly known as the G20,
was established with the aim of addressing urgent global
economic concerns. Consisting of 19 nations and the
European Union, the G20 represents a significant
portion, accounting for approximately 85 percent, of the
world's gross product. Moreover, these nations
encompass three-quarters of global trade and are home
to two-thirds of the world's population. As a result, the
decisions made within the G20 wield significant influence
in effecting reforms on both national and multinational
scales.
Presently, India proudly occupies the esteemed 18th
Presidency of the G20 nations, embracing a profound
theme encapsulated by the Sanskrit phrase 'fl‚ÈäÊÒfl
∑ȧ≈ÈUê’∑§◊' - "One Earth  One Family  One Future". This
evocative theme endeavours to foster a shared and
interconnected understanding of our collective humanity.
Throughout its term at the helm, India aspires to exhibit
its invaluable experiences, knowledge, and models as
exemplars, poised to guide and inspire other nations,
particularly those on the path of development. The
priorities set forth by India within the G20 framework will
be thoughtfully shaped in close collaboration with G20
partners and nations united in their pursuit of innovative
solutions to global problems. In this pursuit, it is believed
that startups shall emerge as a substantive remedy,
ensuring a comprehensive and action-oriented outcome
for India's Presidency of the G20 this year.
India and the Culture of Startups
Over time, startups have assumed a pivotal role in
assessing and nurturing a society's spirit of innovation.
Embarking on entrepreneurial ventures is no longer
regarded as taboo; rather, it is seen as a manifestation of
talent and courage. The startup culture has proven its
agility in promptly responding to market and societal
demands.
A startup refers to a company that leverages novel
technologies to conceive, develop, produce, and market
new products, services, or systems. Typically operating
within a broader business landscape, startups aim to
create solutions that exert a significant impact on society,
fostering both progress and socio-economic change.
Owing to their innovative nature, these startups become
generators of employment, thereby bolstering the
workforce and contributing to a stronger economy. A
thriving economy, in turn, fuels the growth of cities,
regions, and the entire nation.
To foster a culture of startups in India, the Government
of India has undertaken various programmes, with
notable examples including 'Standup India.' Launched by
the Honourable Prime Minister in August 2015, this
initiative seeks to assist startups with bank financing,
ignite entrepreneurial spirit among young Indians,
establish a conducive framework for new businesses to
thrive, and position the country as an ideal destination for
startups. Furthermore, in 2016, the Government of India
established the Atal Innovation Mission, a flagship
programme under NITI Aayog, to instill an ethos of
innovation and entrepreneurship in the country's youth.
The Atal Innovation Mission supports innovators at every
stage, with over 10,000 Atal Tinker Labs established in
Indian schools, along with 68 Atal Incubation Centres
and 14 Atal Community Innovation Centres dedicated to
nurturing young entrepreneurs and assisting startups in
their establishment. AIM has been at the forefront of
promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the
country, impacting approximately 7.5 million students,
supporting over 3,000 startups, and building a network of
over 5,000 mentors.
Nevertheless, startups have emerged as the new
propellant for the economic engine of society. As India
sets its sights on becoming the global hub for startups in
the future, Startup20 has rightfully been launched as an
Engagement Group under the G20 presidency of India
for the year 2023. The group aims to establish a global
framework for fostering collaborations among startups,
corporations, investors, innovation agencies, and
ecosystem enablers. The ultimate objective of Startup20
is to craft a global narrative that champions startups and
fosters mutual synergies.
Startup20: The Youngest Member of the G20
The G20 was originally established as a "crisis
committee" with the primary objective of addressing the
financial and economic crises of the late 90s. However,
once the immediate crisis was mitigated, the G20
evolved into a global steering committee. Each
presidency of the G20 involves consultations among
member nations and invited countries, with input from
various engagement groups within the G20 Nations.
These consultations are a collaborative effort among the
participating countries and their representatives.
Currently, there are 11 official participation groups,
namely Business20, Civil20, Labour20, Parliament20,
Science20, Startup20, Think20, Urban20, Women20,
and Youth20, which provide inspiration for these
consultations. Among them, Business20 is the oldest
affiliated group, while Startup20 is the most recent
addition.
Startup20 aims to foster synergy within the global
startup ecosystem and promote collaboration across
sectors such as education, finance, energy,
sustainability, agriculture, and technology. The
discussions within the Startup20 Engagement group will
primarily focus on cooperation through the task forces:
Foundation, Alliance, Finance, Inclusion, and
Sustainability. Each working group or task force is led by
a chair and co-chairs, who guide the discussions and
work towards achieving consensus within the group. The
chair and co-chairs represent G20 countries and work
together during their tenure to identify relevant needs
and develop solutions for the global startup ecosystem.
The Path to Progress
Startups have emerged as catalysts for economic
revitalisation, restructuring, and expansion, fuelled by
creativity. They are paving the way for a decentralised
yet collective future, tailored to the unique requirements
and evolving values of each nation. The global startup
industry, valued at approximately £3 trillion within a world
economy of roughly £90 trillion, is experiencing rapid
growth. The pandemic has underscored the importance
of startups in driving innovation to navigate the swiftly
changing global landscape, saving lives, and restoring
economic well-being. Moreover, startups are increasingly
providing platforms and technologies that facilitate cross-
border collaboration and innovation, aiding economies in
achieving their Sustainable Development Goals. As a
result, startups play a vital role in generating
employment, fostering technological advancement,
driving long-term growth, and managing crises on a
global scale.
India has emerged as the world's third-largest startup
ecosystem, boasting 108 unicorns and over 98,000
recognised startups. The launch of Startup20 during
India's current G20 Presidency aims to position India as
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a "Global Startup Hub." The five task forces of Startup20
are working collaboratively to reach a consensus that will
have a profound impact on the global startup ecosystem:
Foundations and Alliances: This task force focuses
on establishing consensus-based definitions and
terminology for startups across G20 nations.
Furthermore, it aims to compile a handbook for startups,
strengthening the foundation of Startup20. Additionally,
the task force seeks to develop a framework for fostering
global partnerships and promoting cross-country
collaboration among stakeholders within the G20 startup
ecosystem.
Finance: The finance task force concentrates on
formulating policies and frameworks that facilitate startup
financing and create a supportive environment by
providing networking opportunities and launching
platforms.
Inclusiveness and Sustainability: These two task
forces are dedicated to establishing mechanisms that
expedite the growth of startups addressing significant
gaps in the Sustainable Development Goals. They will
focus on areas of common interest to all countries, as
well as groups requiring special attention, such as
women entrepreneurs and individuals with disabilities.
Through the recently launched Startup20 Engagement
Group, India aims to contribute to the development of an
inclusive framework that supports innovative startups
through strategic cooperation among G20 countries.
While each G20 country nurtures its own startup
ecosystem internally, the group will collaborate to enable
startup financing models and foster co-creation,
particularly in globally significant sectors.
Consensus and Collaboration
Start-ups are crucial to the global economy. They
create employment opportunities, revolutionise
industries, and promote technological advancements.
The World Economic Forum indicates that start-ups are
responsible for generating about 70% of all new jobs in
several economies. In order to build consensus, the
Startup20 Engagement will work towards creating a
playbook that can help start-ups to navigate through the
start-up jungle, focusing on pillars of Inclusion,
Sustainability, Finance, and Alliances.
The group has held two deliberations - the Inception
Meeting in Hyderabad, Telangana (27th to 29th January
2023) and Sikkim Sabha in Gangtok, Sikkim (18th to
19th March 2023).
The Inception Meeting in Hyderabad served as a
precursor to establishing the agenda for the Startup20
Engagement Group during the Presidency. Over 200
participants from 24 countries (including G20 and invitee
countries) took part in the conference. The primary focus
of the meeting was to introduce the task forces and their
objectives to a larger audience. The representatives
shared their feedback during the discussions held. The
Sikkim Sabha, which was an extension of the Inception
Meeting, saw the participation of sixteen G20 countries.
During this meeting, the discussions centred around the
task forces, where delegates discussed and deliberated
on policy objectives, recommendations, actions, and
outcomes. These discussions were held in multiple
rounds with diverse representation and documented
through a series of feedback to build the final consensus.
India's G20 Presidency aims to bring consensus
among its member countries through honest
conversation. While the larger group of G20 will focus on
building agreements on social protection, financial
inclusion, digital economy, health and technology,
sustainability, and growth; the engagement groups will
work towards taking this to the people, making it a Jan
Bhagidari Movement.
The Conclusion
The following steps of the Startup20 Engagement
Group will focus on finalising the Policy Communique
after incorporating the feedback from discussions and
deliberations during these meetings, and after achieving
consensus from the G20 Nations. The Engagement
Group will focus on creating standard definitions and
terminologies to be used in a collaborative start-up
ecosystem of G20 Nations and setting up institutional
mechanisms for the start-up ecosystems across G20
nations to form desired alliances from Foundation and
Alliance Task Forces. The Finance task force will enable
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Igniting Startup Synergies, India's G20 Presidency ...
a global flow of capital within the G20 the G20 nations will be compiled and
Start-up network by promoting presented. Additionally, as a result of the
investments and creating an investment above interactions, several publications
mechanism that all can use. To make on guidelines, best practices,
start-ups more inclusive and sustainable, frameworks, and strategic
Startup20 will encourage a set of recommendations will also be received.
mechanisms to accelerate start-ups Furthermore, India also aspires to create
addressing critical SDG gaps or a 'Global Innovation Centre' which can
representing groups whose inclusion carry out such activities and deliver the
requires particular focus (e.g., women results of this commitment. Through the
entrepreneurs) as a whole. G20 Presidency, India envisions bringing
Through this Engagement Group, the spirit of One Earth, One Family, One
official policy statements capturing the Future to the world. In the same spirit, the
generally accepted recommendations of Startup20 Engagement Group aspires to
build and sustain a global narrative to
support start-ups and make them part of
our collective future through inclusive and
diverse partnerships.
While initially established as a crisis
management committee for an ailing
global economy, the G20 has evolved into
a vital platform dedicated to fostering
worldwide economic expansion and
stability. Through individual follow-up and
engagement groups, aspirations are
shared, objectives are discussed, and
recommendations are formulated based
on the outcomes achieved. Each
presidency brings forth its own distinct
narrative, shaping the direction of this
esteemed assembly. As India takes the
helm of the Group of Twenty, under its
chairmanship, the emphasis will be
placed on fostering cooperative dialogue
and consensus, with a profound focus on
human-centric globalisation. The words of
the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
resonate with optimism and determi-
nation- "India's G20 Presidency shall
embody a steadfast commitment to
healing, harmony, and hope."
(Dr Neeraj Sinha, is Senior Adviser,
NITI Aayog. Garima Ujjainia is Young
Professional, Atal Innovation Mission,
NITI Aayog. Naman Agrawal is
Specialist, NITI Aayog. They can be
reached at naman.agrawal@nic.in)
Views expressed are personal.
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Investments to Improve the Quality of Life in Smart Cities
EN EXPLAINS
T he Union Cabinet recently
approved City Investments
to Innovate, Integrate and
Sustain 2.0 (CITIIS 2.0). CITIIS
2.0 is a program conceived by
the Ministry of Housing and
Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in
partnership with the French
Development Agency (FDA),
Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau
(KfW), the European Union (EU),
and National Institute of Urban
Affairs (NIUA). The program will
run for a period of four years,
i.e., from 2023 till 2027.
Cities are engines of growth
for the economy of every nation.
With increasing urbanisation,
urban areas are expected to
house a good percentage of
India's population and contribute
significantly to India's GDP by
2030. This requires compreh-
ensive development of physical,
institutional, social and
economic infrastructure. All are
important in improving the
quality of life and attracting
people and investments to the
City, setting in motion a virtuous
cycle of growth and
development. Development of
Smart Cities is a step in that
direction.
What is CITIIS?
CITIIS is the main component
of the 'Supporting Smart Cities
Mission for a more Inclusive and
Sustainable Urban Development
in India,' initiative launched by
the Ministry of Housing and
Urban Affairs (MoHUA),
Government of India in 2018.
The program envisages to
support competitively selected
projects promoting circular
economy with a focus on
integrated waste management at
the city level, climate-oriented
reform actions at the state level,
and institutional strengthening
and knowledge dissemination at
the national level. This
assistance focuses on
strengthening institutions by
committing resources to
systematic planning (maturation
phase) before implementation,
by developing results-based
monitoring frameworks and by
adopting technology for program
monitoring.
CITIIS was launched as a
complementary instrument to
India's Smart Cities Mission
(SCM), to assist Indian cities in
implementing urban
infrastructure projects that are
integrated, innovation-driven,
and sustainable. The program
promotes social inclusion,
innovation, resilience and
environmental sustainability in
projects and has demonstrated
the effectiveness of localising
sustainability efforts.
CITIIS 1.0
Under CITIIS 1.0, twelve
projects on four thematic areas
of urban development- Public
Open Spaces, Sustainable
Mobility, Social and Organi-
sational Innovation in Low-
income Settlements, and Urban
e-Governance and ICT were part
of this innovative program.
CITIIS 1.0 consisted of three
components at city, state, and
national levels:
Component 1: Assisted 12
Smart Cities in India, which were
chosen by a rigorous challenge
process, to develop and
implement innovation-driven and
sustainable urban infrastructure
projects. These cities were
Amritsar, Dehradun, Surat,
Ujjain, Agartala, Hubballi-
Dharwad, Bhubaneswar, Kochi,
Puducherry, Visakhapatnam,
Amravati and Chennai. Each city
received financial assistance in
the form of a grant and technical
assistance through a three-tier
model comprising an
international mentor (six global
mentors from India, France,
Singapore, Kenya, and the
USA), a domestic expert (six
domestic experts from diverse
areas of expertise like
conservation architecture, urban
planning and street design, etc.),
and a pool of transversal experts
(EY, TERI and AECOM).
Component 2: CITIIS
partnered with the Government
of Odisha to strengthen its
municipal institutions. A competitively selected projects
dedicated three-member team
was placed in the State Urban
Development Department to
manage the activities under this
component.
Component 3: Promoted
integrated urban management at
the national level through
activities undertaken by NIUA,
which was the Program
Management Unit (PMU) for
CITIIS 1.0. The learnings gained
from the 12 projects and
capacity-building measures
under CITIIS 1.0 were captured
and disseminated to amplify the
positive impacts of the program
and make it a significant
contributor to the urban sector in
India, and beyond.
This has resulted in the
mainstreaming of innovative,
integrated and sustainable urban
development practices through a
unique challenge-driven
financing model based on the
principles of competitive and
cooperative federalism. A 'CITIIS
Management Platform' was also
designed as a dedicated urban
project management tool that
can be scaled and replicated for
all urban development projects.
CITIIS 2.0
CITIIS 2.0 aims to leverage
and scale up the learnings and
successes of CITIIS 1.0. CITIIS
2.0 will supplement the climate
actions of Government of India
through its ongoing national
programs (National Mission on
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Sustainable Habitat, AMRUT
2.0, Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0
and Smart Cities Mission), as
well as contributing positively to
India's Intended Nationally
Determined Contributions
(INDCs) and Conference of the
Parties (COP26) commitments.
CITIIS 2.0 has three major
components:
Component 1: Financial and
technical support for developing
projects focused on building
climate resilience, adaptation
and mitigation in up to 18 Smart
Cities through selection of
promoting circular economy with
focus on integrated waste
management.
Component 2: All States and
UTs will be eligible for support on
demand basis. The States will be
provided support to (a) set-
up/strengthen their existing State
climate centres/climate cells/
equivalents (b) create State and
city-level Climate Data
Observatories (c) facilitate
climate-data driven planning,
develop climate action plans and
(d) build capacities of municipal
functionaries. To achieve these
objectives, the PMU at NIUA will
coordinate provision of technical
assistance and strategic support
to State Governments.
Component 3: Interventions
at all three levels; Centre, State
and City to further climate
governance in urban India
through institutional streng-
thening, knowledge dissemi-
nation, partnerships, building
capacity, research and develop-
ment to support scale up across
all States and Cities.
The funding for CITIIS 2.0
would include a loan of Rs.1,760
crore (EUR 200 million) from
AFD and KfW (EUR 100 million
each) and a technical assistance
grant of Rs.106 cr. (EUR 12
million) from the EU.
Smart Cities Mission
Smart Cities Mission is an
urban renewal and retrofitting
programme launched by the
Government of India to develop
smart cities and make them
citizen friendly and sustainable.
In the approach to the Smart
Cities Mission, the objective is to
promote cities that provide core
infrastructure and give a decent
quality of life to its citizens, a
clean and sustainable
environment and application of
'Smart' Solutions. The focus is
on sustainable and inclusive
development and the idea is to
look at compact areas, create a
replicable model which will act
like a lighthouse to other aspiring
cities. It is meant to set examples
that can be replicated both within
and outside the Smart City,
catalysing the creation of similar
Smart Cities in various regions
and parts of the country.
Compiled by: Annesha
Banerjee & Anuja Bhardwajan
Source: PIB/smartcities.gov.
in/citiis. niua.in/IBEF
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Beyond the Stadium ...
football, VAR enables match
officials to review critical
decisions, aiding referees in
assessing and determining
potential infractions. This
reassessment has proven
decisive in influencing
disciplinary measures imposed
on teams.
Fencing Costume: Given the
fast-paced nature of fencing,
relying solely on judges' visual
acuity to determine match
outcomes would invariably
introduce inaccuracies. To
mitigate this, intelligent sensors
have been incorporated into foils
and swords, capable of detecting
the impact of each strike on
opponents. Upon activation,
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these sensors illuminate a
signalling device. The successful
operation of this technology
relies on the transmission of a
small electrical current
throughout the length of the
costume.
Smart Watch: Smartwatches
have become increasingly
ubiquitous. They range from
basic models for casual athletes
to state-of-the-art devices
designed to monitor elite
athletes' performance with
exceptional accuracy. These
watches measure vital statistics
such as heart rate, calorie
expenditure, step count, and
even blood oxygen levels.
Smart Fabric: Another
groundbreaking technology that
propels the sporting realm
forward is smart fabric, a material
interwoven with sensors capable
of collecting various forms of
data. Smart fabric garments
possess an array of applications,
from monitoring an athlete's
heart rate to recording muscle
movements and calculating
calorie expenditure.
These are just a few examples
of the vast array of technologies
impacting the sporting
landscape. With each passing
day, the industry strives to
innovate further, improving
athlete performance and
spectator experiences through
the incorporation of cutting-edge
technology.
(The author is a content writer
for a leading Delhi-based news
portal. She can be reached at
mailmeatjyotitiwari@gmail.com)
Views expressed are personal.
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Question: The Government recently launched a mobile
application, called “Meri LiFE” (My Life) to catalyze youth
action for climate change. This app is inspired by the concept
of Mission LiFE, envisioned by the Prime Minister at COP 26,
which emphasizes mindful and deliberate utilization. With the
level of digital penetration in India, how do you think such apps
will help in the country-wide adoption of Mission LiFE?
Debangana Bagchi
Ashoknagar
Meri LiFE is a mobile application which is inspired by the concept
of LiFE, envisioned by the Prime minister at COP26, helps us a
sustainable life style instead of mindless and wasteful consumption.
Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) mainly focuses on
bringing about behavioural changes in individuals through simple
easy to do actions.
With the digital penetration in India through Meri LiFE app, it will
help in creating structured way to track the progress being done
regarding Mission LiFE. It will guide the users to participate in series
of life related tasks under the following 5 themes - save energy, save
water, reduce single use plastic, sustainable food system and adopt
healthy lifestyle. This will provide a gamified experience among the
users which will maximize the motivation and engagement regarding
sustainable use of environment. They will also learn new things
which they can share with their friends, family members, neighbours
etc. Many will be inspired after watching the activities and will also
try to to adopt the same.
Through simple actions in daily lives large climate impact can be
achieved if we start awareness for saving the environment through
ways like using the Meri LiFE app. If the Mission LiFE is adopted
country wide and we will able to spread the awareness about
conservation and protection of environment.
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NATIONAL uations. The External Affairs Minister said, India undertook the Voice of the Global
 India and Nepal to Foster Infrastructure Development, Connectivity and South Exercise to place several issues before the G20. He said, India urge that
People-to-People Ties BRICS gives it a particular consideration and promote the economic decentralisa-
PM Shri Narendra tion that is so essential to political democratisation. Mr Jaishankar said, all nations
Modi and PM of must take resolute measures against the menace of terrorism including its financ-
Nepal Shri Pushpa ing and propaganda.
Kamal Dahal had  Supply Chain Agreement in Detroit is Expected to Bring Immense Benefits
bilateral talks in for Indian Manufacturing Sector
Hyderabad House The negotiations for the Supply
in New Delhi on Chains (Pillar-II) Agreement
June 1 where during the second in-person
seven important Indo-Pacific Economic Frame-
MOUs in various work (IPEF) ministerial meeting
sectors were in Detroit, is expected to bring
signed between several benefits to India includ-
two neighbours. Both the Prime Ministers jointly inaugurated the integrated check ing shifting of production
posts at Rupaidiha in India and Nepalgunj in Nepal, built with India's assistance. centres in key goods and critical
The two leaders also unveiled the integrated check posts at Sunauli in India and sectors. It is also anticipated to
Bhairahawa in Nepal. They jointly unveiled the e-plaque of the Kurtha-Bijalpura give a boost to Aatmanirbhar
section of the Railway. Both leaders jointly flag off the Indian Railway cargo train Bharat, PLI schemes and mobilisation of investments. Moreover, this supply chain
from Bathnaha in Bihar to Nepal Custom yard. PM Modi and his Nepalese coun- related development may also lead to deeper integration of India in the global
terpart Dahal jointly set into motion the Gorakhpur-New Butwal substation 400 KV supply and value chains especially Indian MSMEs. Hosted by the US, it is said that
cross-border transmission line being built by a JV of PGCIL and NEA. The two upon implementation, this supply chain agreement is expected to bring in a number
leaders laid the foundation stone of Phase II of the Motihari-Amlekhgunj Oil of goods to India and the other IPEF partner countries. Earlier, Union Minister for
Pipeline between India and Nepal, extending up to Chitwan in Nepal. The Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal virtually participated in the ministerial
exchange of seven agreements between India and Nepal will foster infrastructure meeting of the second IPEF.
development, connectivity and people-to-people ties. ECONOMY
 Cabinet Approves CITIIS 2.0 from 2023 to 2027 with a Focus on Circular  UPI Hits Record 9 Billion Transactions Worth 14 Lakh Crore Rupees
Economy
The Unified Payments Interface
The Union Cabinet has approved the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and (UPI) registered record nine billion
Sustain 2.0 (CITIIS 2.0), a programme conceived by the Ministry of Housing and transactions last month amounting
Urban Affairs in partnership with the French Development Agency (AFD), Kredi- to over 14 lakh crore rupees.
tanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW), the European Union (EU) and National Institute of According to the National Pay-
Urban Affairs (NIUA). The programme will run for a period of four years, starting ments Corporation of India NPCI,
from 2023 till 2027. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the meeting. This UPI recorded a total of 9.41 billion
ambitious programme envisages to support competitively selected projects pro- transactions in May 2023. UPI had
moting circular economy with focus on integrated waste management at the city recorded 8 billion transactions in
level, climate-oriented reform actions at the state level, besides institutional January this year, followed by 7.5
strengthening and knowledge dissemination at the national level. billion in February, 8.7 billion in
 World's Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector March, and 8.89 billion in April. In
The Union Cabinet has approved the constitution and empowerment of an Inter Financial Year 2022-23, the payment system processed a total of 83 billion trans-
Ministerial Committee (IMC) for facilitation of the "World's Largest Grain Storage actions, amounting to a value of 139 lakh crore rupees. India's homegrown pay-
Plan in Cooperative Sector". It would be possible by converging various schemes ments system Unified Payments Interface is one of the globally accepted payment
of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, systems and has emerged as a trusted payment mode ever since its launch in
Food and Public Distribution and Ministry of Food Processing Industries. The 2016.
meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Ministry of Coopera-  PM SVANidhi Mobile App to Ease Loan Process and Provide Information for
tion will implement a pilot project in at least 10 selected districts of different states Street Vendors
in the country in order to ensure time bound and uniform implementation of the Union Housing and Urban Affairs
Plan in a professional manner. The pilot would provide valuable insights into the Minister Shri Hardeep Singh Puri
various regional requirements of the project, the learnings from which will be suit- launched a PM SVANidhi mobile
ably incorporated for the country-wide implementation of the Plan. app for Street Vendors, to ease
 India Conducts Successful Training Launch of Agni-1 Ballistic Missile the loan application process and
India conducted a successful training launch provide various information to
of a Medium-Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-1 them regarding the scheme. He
from APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha on commended the Prime Minster
June 1. The launch was carried out by the Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar
Strategic Forces Command. Defence Min- Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme on
istry said, the missile is a proven system, its three years completion. Addressing an event in New Delhi, the Minister stated
capable of striking targets with a very high that PM SVANidhi Yojana is witnessing one of the fastest roll-outs of government
degree of precision. The user training launch schemes. He further stated that it has led to an unparalleled wave of financial inclu-
successfully validated all operational and sion and digital literacy in cities and towns that has provided dignity and stability to
technical parameters of the missile. Street Vendors. The scheme aims to restore self-employment, self-sustenance,
and self-confidence among street vendors. The scheme has also empowered
INTERNATIONAL COVID-19-affected street vendors to resume their livelihood.
 External Affairs Minister Urges BRICS Countries to Make Sincere Efforts to
Reform UN Security Council and Combat Terrorism SPORTS
External Affairs Minister Shri S. Jaishankar has called upon the BRICS nations to  In Hockey, India Lifts Men's Junior Asia Cup for Fourth Time, Defeating Pak-
demonstrate their sincerity in reforming multilateral institutions including that of the istan in Oman
United Nations Security Council. Addressing the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting In Hockey, India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan, 2-1 in a thrilling final match to clinch
at Capetown in South Africa on the title of Men's Junior Asia Cup at Salalah in Oman last night. This was India's
June 1, Shri Jaishankar said, the fourth title at Men's Junior Asia Cup,
global environment today, having won it previously in 2004, 2008
demands that the BRICS nations and 2015. With the title win, India has
approach the key contemporary become the most successful country in
issues seriously, constructively the history of the tournament. Pakistan
and collectively. He said, the gath-
are the second-most successful team in
ering must send out a strong
the tournament with three titles but their
message that the world is multipo-
last win came 27 years ago in 1996.
lar, that it is rebalancing, and that
old ways cannot address new sit-
(Source: AIR/PIB)

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