India’s BRICS 2025 Presidency: What’s on the Table?
So, India’s hosting BRICS in 2025—big deal, right? Well, PM Modi seems to think so. During the Rio summit, he laid out plans that go beyond the usual diplomatic chatter. Climate action, health security, and this “Humanity First” thing he keeps talking about. It’s ambitious, no doubt. But here’s the real question: can India actually pull it off?
From Backbencher to Front-Runner: India’s BRICS Journey
Let’s be honest—back in 2014, India was kinda just… there in BRICS meetings. Nodding along, taking notes. But Modi changed that. Fast forward to today, and we’re pushing stuff like digital trade and bank reforms like it’s nobody’s business. Remember the New Development Bank expansion? That was us. And don’t even get me started on how we’ve been nudging the UN to get its act together.
Modi’s Game Plan for 2025
Putting People First (For Real This Time)
“Humanity First” sounds like one of those vague slogans politicians love, but Modi’s version has teeth. He’s talking vaccine equity, climate justice—the works. “National interests can’t trump survival issues,” he said in Rio. Bold words. Now let’s see if the others actually listen.
Climate Stuff: More Than Just Talk
India’s solar alliance was a smart move. Like, really smart. For BRICS 2025, we’re pushing for shared green tech and urban sustainability funds. But here’s the kicker: China’s gonna want credit, Russia might drag its feet, and Brazil’s got new leadership. Making this work? That’s where Modi’s diplomacy gets tested.
Health Security: COVID Changed Everything
Post-pandemic, everyone’s suddenly interested in health cooperation. India’s “Vaccine Maitri” proved we can deliver (literally). Now Modi wants a permanent BRICS health task force. Good idea—if they can agree on who funds it.
The 2025 To-Do List
- Money Talks: Easier trade between BRICS countries using digital payments. Because who likes customs paperwork?
- Tech Push: An innovation hub for AI and space tech. China’s probably already drafting their proposal.
- Culture Swap: Yoga, Bollywood, student exchanges—soft power with actual results.
Landmines and Opportunities
This won’t be easy. China and Russia have their thing going on, Brazil’s politics are… complicated, and South Africa’s got its own priorities. But if India can navigate this? Huge win. One diplomat put it best: “We’re not just leading BRICS—we’re giving the Global South a real voice.”
Bottom Line
Modi’s betting big on BRICS 2025. In a world where everyone’s picking sides, his “shared prosperity” pitch could either be genius or wishful thinking. But hey—if anyone can make fractured global cooperation work, it’s probably the guy who got 140 crore Indians to stand in line for vaccines.
Source: Navbharat Times – Default
