G20 Summit: The preparation behind the grandeur

By Editorji News Desk
Published on | Sep 08, 2023

G20 Summit

The G20 Summit under India's presidency is slated to happen between Sept 9-10. In the FY24 budget, a whopping Rs 990 crore was allocated for the meet

G20 Secretariat

The cabinet in Feb, approved the setting up of G20 Secretariat which was given the responsibility of arrangements and implementation of all policies

Key Organisers

RBI governor Shaktikanta Das has been leading the discussions. PM's Principal Secretary PK Mishra, G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant are also part of committee

Accommodation & Transfers

Nearly 10,000 hotel rooms for over 6,000 delegates are booked. 400 vehicles are lined up. Over 20 hospitals are on stand by

Revamping Delhi

61 roads repaired, 100 sculptures, 150 fountains, 6.75 lakh potted plants installed, 15,000 metric tonnes of waste cleared

Bharat Mandapam

Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan is a newly built International Convention & Exhibition Centre. The G20 Summit will take place here

G20 App

This mobile app will provide an immersive & informative experience to the delegates. Will help the delegates in smooth navigation of all events

The Grand Feast

The G20 menu is filled with Indian street food & innovative millet dishes. At Taj Palace Hotel, a Kitchen team of 120 chefs have been working

Security

Over 50,000 police personnel will be on duty for the G20 Summit. Most of those posted at the venues or hotels will dispense with their uniforms