New Delhi

The national capital has started welcoming foreign delegates and leaders from all across the world for the G20 Summit. As a host nation, the Centre has taken special care of the arrangements and experiences of foreign dignitaries while they are in India.

For a unique experience for guests arriving at Bharat Mandapam, various exhibitions are being set up. These exhibits would showcase India’s technological prowess and innovation and offer a multitude of unique experiences for foreign guests.

The Global Summit will be held at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan on September 9 and 10.

Inside the exhibition hall of the Bharat Mandapam

Speaking of Indian tradition and culture, as part of the arrangement, a "Culture Corridor" has also been set up at the venue for the G20 guests, which will showcase a unique international project called ‘Culture Corridor: G20 Digital Museum’.

The culture corridor will represent and celebrate the shared heritage of G20 members and invitee countries. It will incorporate iconic and notable cultural objects and the heritage of the G20 members and nine invitee countries.

This Culture Corridor will serve as a powerful platform for promoting understanding and appreciation of diverse cultural expressions, knowledge sharing, inclusivity, equality, and fostering a sense of shared identity.

Union Minister Anurag Thakur shared the video on the Evolution of Democracy inside the Bharat Mandapam on X

Bharat Mandapam, the venue for the #G20 summit is a perfect blend of modernity and our traditions.

Showcasing the evolution of democracy in our country, diversity & the cutting-edge technology that we have developed, and the digital transformation that we are undergoing, it's… pic.twitter.com/CKt9f9TTOl

— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) September 8, 2023

The Digital India Experience Zone, being set up in Halls 4 and 14, will offer visitors a unique opportunity to experience the power of technology being implemented by India firsthand. The Zone will provide key insights into the crucial initiatives of Digital India. Initiatives being showcased include Aadhaar, DigiLocker, UPI, eSanjeevani, DIKSHA, Bhashini, ONDC, and Ask GITA.

Ask GITA—Guidance, Inspiration, Transformation, and Action—combines the ancient wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita with cutting-edge AI technology. The Zone will also include MyGov, CoWIN, UMANG, JanDhan, e-NAM, GSTN, FastTag, and other such initiatives of the government.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will display cutting-edge financial technologies at the G20 Summit, showcasing their potential to revolutionize the financial landscape.

Technology has connected us like never before.

Get a sneak peek into @RBI's Innovation Pavilion at Bharat Mandapam, featuring cutting-edge tech innovations like unique payment systems, Central Bank Digital Currency, and a seamless credit platform.#G20India pic.twitter.com/2U3txM90g9

— G20 India (@g20org) September 7, 2023

It will include products demonstrating unique facets of India's innovation in the financial sector. These include Central Bank Digital Currency; the Public Tech Platform for Frictionless Credit, which uses technology to provide loans in a digitized, paperless manner; and unique payment system products such as UPI One World, Rupay on the Go, and cross-border bill payment through Bharat Bill Payments.

UPI One World is UPI designed for inbound foreign travelers who do not have bank accounts in India. Foreign nationals can open a prepaid payment instrument linked to UPI to experience hassle-free and secure payments during their stay in India.