The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has strongly pleaded for finding new pathways for sustainable living. Addressing the plenary session of Rio+20 summit last night in Rio de Jenerio, he urged the industrialized countries to make additional finance and technology available to developing countries to reduce carbon emissions which has not been the case so far.

Describing economic development, social inclusion and environmental sustainability as critical components of the sustainable development, Dr. Manmohan Singh said that the task before the world community is to give practical shape and content to achieve inculsive growth.

The Prime Minister said each country should be free to have its devolpment agenda according to its national priorities and circumstances. He observed that the present economic crisis has made the situation worse.

The Prime Minister made it clear that for the developing countries inclusive growth and a rapid increase in per capita income levels are development imperatives.

He added New Delhi has taken pro-active measures for sustainable development and is implementing an ambitious solar mission as a critical option for its energy security.

Expressing happiness over the summit, reaffirming differentiated responsibilities and equity, the Prime Minister said, this does not, however, mean that developing countries should not take proactive steps to promote sustainable development.

Our correspondent covering the summit reports leaders 125 countries participated in the summit which addresses India's stand that approach to the problem should be guided by equitable burden sharing.

On the sidelines of the summit Dr. Singh held talks with the President of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksha and urged him to take immediate steps to ensure that Tamils lead a normal life with dignity in the island nation.

He also met the Nepalese counterpart, Baburam Bhattarai and reiterated India's keenness for success of democracy in the Himalayan state