PM backs Brazil's anti-hunger plan
Deccan ChronicleNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed strong support for Brazil’s “Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty” initiative during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. Modi hailed Brazil’s initiative as a crucial step towards implementing the Deccan High-Level Principles for Food Security, which were adopted at the New Delhi Summit. Ahead of the Summit’s second session on “Reform of the Institutions of Global Governance,” Modi announced plans to reform global governance institutions, similar to how the G20 expanded the voice of the Global South by granting permanent membership to the African Union during the New Delhi Summit last year. Brazilian President Lula reiterated the need for effective public policies to end hunger and restore dignity, aligning with Modi’s vision of “One Earth One Family One Future.” The Brazilian initiative aims to address the alarming projections of extreme poverty and hunger, emphasising large-scale actions for income distribution, socio-economic inclusion, maternal health, and safe water access.