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Mumbai: Delegates of G20's Development Working Group discuss accelerating progress on sustainable development goals

<span style="color: #222222;">Delegates of G20's Development Working Group are discussing accelerating progress on the sustainable development goals in Mumbai today. The meeting started with a video message by Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra. Discussions will cover proposed high-level principles, the immediate development impact of current disruptions in food, energy, and financial market.<br />''<br />''India will focus on poverty reduction; local, inclusive & environmentally conscious development; access to finance & technology. The development working group's meeting will focus on Improving the resilience of Least Development Countries &  Small Island Developing States, Role of International Financial Institutions & Multilateral Development Bank, and Coordination with the G20 Finance track for effective solutions.<br />''<br />''AIR Correspondent reports Delegates visiting Mumbai for the Development Working Group's meeting were enthralled by the showcase of Maharashtra's Culture, tradition and Heritage. After the cultural events, many delegates have admitted that Mumbai has elevated the G20 India spirit to the next level.<br />''<br />''Delegates arriving at the meeting venue of side events were welcomed by Shankhnad. Visiting guests also appreciated the live performance of the Sitar, Tabla and Flute.<br />''<br />''During the lunch along with Indian and Continental food, Maharashtra special Bajarichi Khichadi was also served to them. Evening's Cultural program was one of the major attractions of the Mumbai meeting.<br />''<br />''Delegates were welcomed by Dhol-Tasha and traditional Maharashtrian dance troops at Girgaum Chowpatty. Many delegates can't resist themselves and shake their legs with these folk artists. Later at the cultural program venue, the G20 guests were accorded a traditional Marathi welcome with Feta (turban).<br />''<br />''The music of Sanai Chowghada and Tutari was accompanying it. G20 representatives also witness beautiful performances of Lavani, Koli Dance, Jogva, and Gondhal. During dinner, delegates were served traditional Marathi cuisine.<br />''<br />''Later at Gateway of India delegates witnessed the performance of Puneri Dhol in which most troop members were girls. Some delegates even tried their hands on these Dhols.</span><br />

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