<span style="color: #222222;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi has termed the COVID-19 pandemic as an important turning point in history of humanity and the biggest challenge the world is facing since the World War II.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He called for decisive action by G20, not limited to economic recovery, jobs and trade, but focusing on preserving Planet Earth.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He was speaking at the 15th G20 Summit convened by Saudi Arabia in a virtual format.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Mr Modi called for a new Global Index for the Post-Corona World that comprises four key elements.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">These are – creation of a vast Talent Pool, ensuring that Technology reaches all segments of the society, Transparency in systems of governance, and dealing with Mother Earth with a spirit of Trusteeship.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He asserted that based on this, the G20 can lay the foundation of a new world.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The Prime Minister underscored that while there has been an emphasis on Capital and Finance in the past few decades, the time has come to focus on Multi-Skilling and Re-skilling to create a vast Human Talent Pool.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">This would not only enhance dignity of citizens but would make citizens more resilient to face crises.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He also said that any assessment of new technology should be based on its impact on Ease of Living and Quality of Life.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Mr Modi called for greater Transparency in governance systems which will inspire people to deal with shared challenges and enhance their confidence.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He also said that dealing with environment and nature as trustees rather than owners will inspire people towards a Holistic and Healthy Life Style, a principle whose benchmark could be a Per Capita Carbon Footprint.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Noting that 'Work from Anywhere' is a new normal in the post-COVID world, the Prime Minister also suggested creation of a G20 Virtual Secretariat as a follow up and documentation repository.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The G20 Leaders' Summit would continue today culminating in the adoption of the Leaders' Declaration and with Saudi Arabia passing on the Presidency to Italy.</span><br />''