MoS for Culture Meenakashi Lekhi leads Indian delegation at G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting

MoS for Culture Meenakashi Lekhi leads Indian delegation at G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting

• Meenakashi Lekhi, the Minister of State for Culture of India participated in the G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting on 30 July, 2021 on behalf of the Government of India.
• The two-day meeting was hosted by Italy on July 29 and 30 July 2021, during their ongoing Presidency of G20 in 2021.
• The main topic of discussion were: Protection of Cultural Heritage; Addressing the Climate Crisis through Culture; Building Capacity through Training and Education; Digital Transition and New Technologies for Culture; and Culture and Creative Sectors as drivers for growth.
• At the end of the discussions, the G20 Ministers of Culture adopted the G20 Culture Working Group Terms of Reference.