At G20, PM Modi pushes four key proposals centered on healthcare, fight against drugs

On global health, PM Modi called for setting up of a G20 Global Healthcare Response Team

At the opening session of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed four new initiatives that are aimed at reshaping global development. These are -- creation of a Global Traditional Knowledge Repository, Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative, Global Healthcare Response Team, and an initiative on countering the drug-terror nexus.

As he addressed the first session, that focused on inclusive and sustainable growth, Modi wrote on X, that “With Africa hosting the G20 Summit for the first time, NOW is the right moment for us to revisit our development parameters and focus on growth that is inclusive and sustainable. India’s civilisational values, especially the principle of Integral Humanism offers a way forward.”

PM Modi said he proposed “a few actionables to realise our dream of all-round growth”, starting with the creation of a G20 Global Traditional Knowledge Repository. He stated that India “has a rich history in this regard”, adding that it will help member nations pass on “our collective wisdom to further good health and wellbeing.”

“Africa’s progress is vital for global progress. India has always stood in solidarity with Africa. I am proud of the fact that it was during India’s G20 Presidency that the African Union became a permanent G20 member. Taking forward this spirit, India proposes a G20–Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative. Our collective goal should be to create 1 million certified trainers in Africa within the next decade,” he said.

On global health, PM Modi called for setting up of a G20 Global Healthcare Response Team. “We are stronger when we work together in the face of health emergencies and natural disasters. Our effort should be to create teams of trained medical experts from fellow G20 nations who are ready for rapid deployment in case of any emergencies,” he said.

Spoke at the first session of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, which focussed on inclusive and sustainable growth. With Africa hosting the G20 Summit for the first time, NOW is the right moment for us to revisit our development parameters and focus on growth that is… pic.twitter.com/AxHki7WegR

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 22, 2025

Lastly, to overcome the challenge of drug trafficking, especially the spread of extremely dangerous substances like fentanyl, India proposed a G20 Initiative on Countering the Drug–Terror Nexus. “Let us weaken the wretched drug-terror economy!” he wrote.