New Delhi: India has been a strong proponent of multilateralism, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Tuesday and called for sharing the fruits of technological advancement equitably.
He said this while addressing the 149th Assembly of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva.
Birla noted that dialogue and cooperation amongst parliaments in the field of science, technology and innovation is vital for common good.
Also Read
Speaking on climate change and energy security, he referred to the idea of “one sun, one world, one grid” conceptualised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In the last 10 years, India’s renewable energy capacity has increased from 76 GW to 203 GW, Birla said. He also spoke about initiatives like the Green Hydrogen Mission, International Solar Alliance and Bio-Fuel Alliance, underscoring India’s commitment to address climate change.
Mentioning the steps taken by Parliament in this regard, Birla said the issues of climate change and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were discussed at length in the House. He also noted that the utmost use of green technology was ensured in the construction of the Parliament’s new building, which speaks of India’s commitment to green energy.
Referring to India’s thrust on science, technology and innovation, Birla said the country has given special incentives to innovation, technology and entrepreneurship under the Start-up India programme.
With 118 unicorns with a valuation of more than USD 355 billion, India has become the third-largest start-up country in the world, he added.
Referring to India’s unprecedented use of technology for the delivery of public services, Birla illustrated how digitisation of financial services and financial inclusion through the JAM trinity has helped people.
Get the latest updates in , , , , and on & by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for and .
You may also like
What is a fuel pump and how does it work?
Apply to OSSB now, know how much salary you are getting
What is Bermuda Triangle? Why do people consider it dangerous?
Preparations in full swing for Omar Abdullah's oath ceremony as J&K CM
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 will have Punjabi tadka
Israel assures US it won't strike Iranian nuclear or oil sites, US officials say
Kamran Ghulam Says 'Wait Is Over' After Century On Pakistan Debut
BREAKING: Thomas Tuchel 'agrees to become England manager' as unveiling date emerges
India inks mega deal with US for 'hunter-killer' MQ-9B 'predator' drones
Center delegates citizenship inquiry powers to Goa district collectors
Sri Lanka level T20 series with record-breaking West Indies win
Ministers to supervise paddy procurement in Odisha
Tim Walz to unveil Kamala Harris' plan for rural voters as campaign looks to cut into Trump's edge
Prince William's dream comes true as Matt Damon's Jason Bourne 6 title unveiled
Enhancing Offer Management Through Enterprise Application Integration
Erik ten Hag suffers triple Man Utd blow ahead of must-win clash to save his job
PM Modi calls for inclusive, secure telecom services & ethical AI
RG Kar protest: Minister, cop face protests following obstructions in human-chain
Munawar Faruqui's name added to Lawrence Bishnoi's hit list
Data Lakes: A New Frontier in Big Data Engineering