Amitabh Kant

Sustainable urbanisation key to India’s future growth, says Amitabh Kant at Raisina Dialogue

Former NITI Aayog CEO and G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant, on Wednesday underscored the urgent need to build sustainable cities, as urbanization poses a significant challenge for policymakers. Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, Kant referred to these projects as "centres of growth and innovation." During a panel discussion titled "Destiny or Destination: Culture, Connectivity and Tourism," Kant highlighted that urbanization in India over the next five decades will be one of the country’...

December 3, 2024 8:12 PM

Must redesign global financial institutions, restructure debt to achieve SGDs in Global South: Amitabh Kant

India's G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant, emphasized the urgent need to redesign global financial institutions and restructure debt to help countries in the Global South achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speaking at the 29th CII Partnership Summit in New Delhi, Kant highlighted the alarming reality that many nations in the Global South spend more on debt interest payments than on critical sectors like education and healthcare. Addressing the session on "Development Through South-South C...