PM Modi Proposes 4 New Global Initiatives at G20 Summit, Says Indian Values Can Drive Progress

At the Johannesburg G20, Modi calls for a traditional knowledge repository, Africa skills multiplier, global health response team, and a plan to counter the drug-terror nexus.

Modi’s Vision at the G20: Four New Initiatives

During the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed four ambitious global initiatives, arguing that India’s civilisational values provide a blueprint for more inclusive and sustainable growth.

Here are Modi’s four key proposals:

Global Traditional Knowledge Repository
Modi suggested creating a G20-wide repository to document and share time-tested wisdom — traditional practices related to health, ecology, and social cohesion.
G20–Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative
He proposed a “train-the-trainer” model with a goal of certifying 1 million trainers in Africa over the next decade. These trainers would then skill millions more, boosting long-term capacity and local empowerment.
Global Healthcare Response Team
Modi called for a rapid-deployment healthcare force composed of trained medical professionals from all G20 nations. This team would respond quickly to health emergencies and natural disasters.
Initiative to Counter the Drug-Terror Nexus
He proposed a focused G20 initiative to tackle the intertwined problem of drug trafficking and terrorism, especially against the backdrop of synthetic substances like fentanyl.

Why These Proposals Matter

Modi argued that current global development paradigms need a reset — one that respects cultural heritage, sustainability, and human dignity.
He emphasized that India’s philosophy of Integral Humanism — which balances material growth with moral values — could offer a new model for global cooperation.
With Africa hosting the G20, his skills and training initiative signals a strong commitment to the continent’s development and long-term capacity building.
By linking drug trafficking with security (the “drug-terror nexus”), Modi underlined the need for a comprehensive, multi-pronged international strategy — not just law enforcement, but financial and governance reforms too.