Cynthia McCaffrey, Representative, UNICEF India in her message, said, “On behalf of UNICEF, I would like to commend Government of Madhya Pradesh under the leadership of Chief Minister and AIGGPA for convening this important conference that aims to bring the landmark commitments of the G20 Leaders' Summit to Madhya Pradesh. I wish to convey UNICEF’s appreciation for India’s leadership, throughout this important Presidency that has kept the spotlight on investing in the SDGs, and on children. India and Madhya Pradesh has made great progress in making plans and budgets child responsive. Child responsive budgeting is a strategy to integrate national and state development plans and budgets with child rights commitments. India today is looked upon as a leader on child and gender responsive budgeting, especially in South Asia. This conference in Bhopal shows the States commitment in advancing children’s growth and development and will go a long way in reaching Every Child in the State of Madhya Pradesh. UNICEF is commited in working with the gov of India, state governments and other partners in advancing their commitment for the wellbeing of women and children. My best wishes to Madhya Pradesh.”