Taking up the presidency amidst widespread polarisation and geopolitical rigidities, G20 was an opportunity for the world’s fifth largest economy to steer the conversation towards human-centric development that aligns with the priorities of the global south, says Ashwajit Singh, Managing Director.
 G20 provides the country an opportunity to share its success stories with the world and learn from the experiences of the rest on a wide range of economic, financial, and developmental issues, says Ashwajit Singh, Managing Director.
Taking up the Presidency amidst widespread polarisation and geopolitical rigidities, G20 is an opportunity for the world’s fifth largest economy to steer the conversation towards human-centric development that aligns with the priorities of the global south, says Ashwajit Singh, Managing Director.
African Union’s entry into the G20 gives a boost to the voice of the Global South on the international stage. Specifically, in the healthcare space, while this will pave the way for improved trade relationships with its 55 member states, it will also help strengthen the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA), says Himanshu Sikka, Lead […]
“Taking up the presidency amidst widespread polarisation and geopolitical rigidities, the G20 summit is an opportunity for India to steer the conversation towards human-centric development that aligns with the priorities of the global South,” says Ashwajit Singh, Managing Director.
Project Manzil is bringing to the fore stories of resilience and determination, highlighting the significance of education and self awarenessin women’s ongoing struggle for gender equality and empowerment.
Recognising the gaps in health systems, SAMRIDH, a blended facility, supported by USAID, was initiated amid the pandemic. Veena Reddy, Mission Director, USAID India, and Himanshu Sikka, Project Director, SAMRIDH, Chief Strategy and Diversification Officer share about the facility and its mission.
According to experts there are gaps in flood preparedness and there’s a need for detailed assessment of flood risks. Abinash Mohanty says, most of the flooding in India originates from severe rainfall over short-duration events and worsening flood patterns.
The success of Chandrayaan 3 has done many things for India, but mostly, it has made a powerful comment on women’s education. Across India, education data reveals how the cultural beliefs mirror education and professional spaces.
To mark world breastfeeding week, an orientation session was held in Sahibganj, Jharkhand for new mothers to educate them on the importance of breastfeeding for newborns and its benefits in preventing diseases like diarrhea and pneumonia.
Normally, high land surface temperatures should pass onto the sea. But because ocean temperatures are also rising at a faster rate, it is causing heat to trap, says Abinash Mohanty, Sector Head, Climate Change & Sustainability.
Climate change and landscape disruption by humans have impacted the seasonal patterns and aggravated the drought-like situation that is created during the period, says Abinash Mohanty, Sector Head, Climate Change & Sustainability.
Ms Arti Ahuja

Arti Ahuja

Director

Retired from the Indian Administrative Services, Ms Ahuja has over 34 years of experience in administration, policy formulation, project management, and leadership across the public sector. Her expertise spans health systems, nutrition, women’s workforce participation, vulnerable populations, petrochemicals, and social sector programs. She has held several senior positions in the Government of India, including Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, where she led reforms to strengthen worker welfare and represented India at the G20 Employment Working Group; Secretary, Ministry of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, where she initiated the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme; and Secretary, Women & Child Development, where she directed large-scale nutrition and empowerment initiatives, strengthening the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS). As Secretary of Health, Government of India she played a pivotal role in India’s COVID-19 response, launched the National Digital Health Mission, and advanced national programs on TB and AIDS control. She continues to advise on gender, climate change, and nutrition, contributes to national and international publications, and teaches public policy and nutrition at leading academic institutions. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health; Master’s in Public Policy from Princeton University; Master’s in Economics (Gold Medallist) from Panjab University, and is a Bachelor of Law from the University of Delhi.

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