With an opportunity to host some meetings of the G-20 summit being chaired by India, Haryana has started preparations for the event. Apart from 30 countries, representatives of 5 invited member countries will participate in this summit.
Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday held a high-level meeting with senior officials at Haryana Bhawan, New Delhi, regarding the preparations for the possible G-20 summit meetings to be held in the state. Directing the officials, the Chief Minister said that it is a matter of pride for Haryana to get such a big responsibility. He said that some meetings of the G-20 summit are proposed to be held in Gurugram and all arrangements for its success should be ensured on time so that along with country’s ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’, the indelible impression of Haryana's rich culture and the message of Gurugram - a Global City is also conveyed to all G-20 member countries.
Khattar directed the officers to appoint a liaison officer for the convenience of the delegation of G-20 member countries. Along with this, he emphasised for adequate security arrangements to be ensured at the venue of the possible meetings and the area around it. He also instructed the officials to earmark hospitals near the venue to deal with an emergency.
Directing the officials of the Heritage and Tourism Department and Information, Public Relations and Languages Department; the Chief Minister said that special arrangements should be made to introduce the state’s culture and heritage to the delegations arriving from different countries. “A ‘Haryana theme corner’ should also be set up at the venue, where information related to the state's development is available to the delegations along with glimpses of the cultural heritage,” he added.
He said that the famous Surajkund Craft Mela is also going to be organized during the G-20 summit and the representatives of G-20 member countries will also be invited for it. “Through the Surajkund Mela, all the guests will get to see the richness and diversity of artworks, handlooms, handicrafts and cultural fabric; not only from Haryana but also from artists from India and abroad. Non-governmental organizations can also be involved in this work,” added Khattar.
The Chief Minister also instructed the officials to ensure that the youth, especially the students of schools and colleges students; should be apprised about the importance and role of G-20 countries in the world. For this, cultural programs, essay and debate competitions etc. can be organized for the university students.