The G20 Impact Summit, hosted by the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) and ‘Think India,’ aims to unleash the potential for impactful changes in society by fostering meaningful discussions, promoting collaboration, and facilitating knowledge-sharing among students, researchers, and innovators from diverse sectors. The event takes place on August 2nd and 3rd, 2023, at IIT Roorkee, and comes at a momentous occasion as India assumes the G20 presidency.
The summit brings together bright minds from institutions such as IISc, IITs, NITs, IIMs, and National Law Schools to infuse a ‘Nation First’ attitude and explore the impact of the G20 summit on socio-economic sustainable development during India’s G20 presidency. The event includes sessions and interactive forums where participants discuss strategies for achieving long-term, sustainable growth and development on both national and global scales.
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Addressing the event, Professor KK Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee, said, “The G20 Impact Summit at IIT Roorkee serves as a significant platform for intellectual exchange and creative ideation, where innovative solutions and groundbreaking ideas can be nurtured and brought to the forefront. By focusing on the potential for impactful changes, this event seeks to inspire a generation of future leaders who will drive positive transformations in society.”
While expressing his gratitude to all the members present, Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, pointed out that “IIT Roorkee, as an institute of national importance, stands as a lighthouse of success for the evolution of science and technology in India with its alumni base spread all over contributing to the growth of India.”
The G20 Impact Summit serves as a platform for intellectual exchange and creative ideation, encouraging innovative solutions and groundbreaking ideas that can drive positive transformations in society. The event highlights the importance of India’s G20 presidency in the country’s development and its role in the global arena, especially after the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
