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World leaders gathered at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York to map out the final push for the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Amid the talks, India Day @ UNGA stood out, showcasing India’s innovative partnerships and progress in key social areas to inspire the Global South and beyond.
On September 24, 2025, Reliance Foundation, Observer Research Foundation (ORF), and the United Nations in India hosted two major events. These sessions sparked lively discussions on technology, artificial intelligence (AI), India’s leadership in Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), and how to make tech more accessible for everyone. The goal? To guide the last five years of the SDG agenda and plan for what comes next.
The day kicked off with a welcome from Ambassador Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, India’s Consul General in New York. In a keynote, Amandeep Singh Gill, the UN’s Under-Secretary-General for Digital and Emerging Technologies, outlined a three-part strategy for South-South cooperation using tech. S Krishnan, India’s Secretary for Electronics and Information Technology, shared how the country is testing AI to boost social services. Anil Malik, Secretary for Women and Child Development, pointed to India’s fresh strides in women’s empowerment. Gargee Ghosh from the Gates Foundation wrapped up the day with the closing remarks.
The evening’s big draw was a high-level panel called “At the Heart of Development: Aid, Trade, and Technology.” Ministers and experts dove into how partnerships, tech, and trade can fuel inclusive growth in the Global South. India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar noted how global lines are blurring. “A year ago, we worried about supply chains,” he said. “Now, the real questions are about de-risking, hedging, and building resilience. It’s too simple to split the world into Global North and South—we’re in a multipolar era.”
Mexico’s Foreign Secretary Juan Ramon de la Fuente highlighted his country’s unique spot, tied to North American markets yet full of dynamic potential. He praised Mexico’s female scientist president for leading with fresh ideas. “We need creative international teamwork,” he added, “and AI will drive new ways to mix aid, trade, and tech.”
B Srinivasan from Reliance Foundation celebrated India’s SDG journey as a model of resilience and innovation. He announced the launch of “Global Goals, Indian Vision: The Last Mile to 2030,” the third book in a series that spotlights India’s solutions—from partnerships to scalable tech—for hitting SDGs and aiming for a developed India by 2047. “We’re sharing these lessons to uplift communities worldwide,” Srinivasan said, echoing Reliance’s “We Care” philosophy.
UN Resident Coordinator in India Shombi Sharp praised India’s hands-on approach to localizing SDGs, from state-level indexes to free sharing of its DPI model with other nations. Samir Saran, ORF President, called the event a bridge for global ideas on sustainable development. He said India’s story—from lifting millions out of poverty—should push big economies and banks to prioritize people.
Trade leaders chimed in too. DP World’s Chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem stressed resilient trade routes like the India-Middle East-Europe corridor, with India-UAE trade hitting $100 billion this year. Leslie Vinjamuri from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs lauded India for turning G20 promises into real action.
Talks covered India’s decade of SDG advances, AI’s role in growth, women’s leadership, and practical solutions for the “last mile” in development. The new publication details key interventions, tech platforms, and a post-2030 roadmap, focusing on partnerships, people, and progress to build an inclusive future.
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