Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Monday that the world increasingly views India as a key partner in addressing global challenges, attributing the shift to the country’s growing capabilities and the stable leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the past 11 years.
Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the United Nations Ocean Conference, which saw the participation of over 150 countries including heads of state, ministers, scientists, and policymakers, Dr Singh noted a visible enthusiasm among global delegates to engage with India. He said that the perception of India on the global stage has undergone a substantial change since 2014, with decisive policy interventions and consistent governance driving the transformation.
The Minister described it as a “pleasant coincidence” that the Modi government was completing 11 years in office at a time when India’s global stature was rising. “There is a huge surge of interest among representatives of other countries who are keen to benefit from India’s strengths and capacities,” he said, adding that over the last two days, members of the Indian delegation had observed “how much expectation the world now has from India.”
On the subject of ocean-related challenges, Dr Singh said India had taken a leading role in addressing issues such as ocean warming, rising sea levels, and pollution. He emphasised that Prime Minister Modi’s commitment to ocean health was underlined by his mention of the Deep Ocean Mission in two consecutive Independence Day speeches. The mission, launched to explore marine resources and develop deep-sea technologies, is being implemented with the support of ISRO and several national research institutions.
Dr Singh underlined the need for collective global action on ocean concerns, pointing out that oceans cover nearly 70% of the Earth’s surface and transcend political boundaries. “Issues such as rising ocean temperatures and water levels, oil spills, and plastic pollution affect humanity as a whole,” he said.
India, he added, was among the first nations to officially ban single-use plastic and is following a “whole-of-government and whole-of-science” approach to address marine and environmental issues.
The Minister also noted that several countries had sought one-on-one meetings with the Indian delegation, a development he said underscores India’s growing importance in shaping global conversations on climate, clean energy, and sustainable development.
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