India believes in cooperation, not conflict; partnership, not domination: Shri Bhupender Yadav
“As the world searches for balance and stability, India offers a model rooted in democracy, diversity, dialogue, and development,” said Shri Bhupender Yadav, Hon’ble Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. He was speaking at the session titled “The Future of Sustainability: Building a Resilient and Responsible Economy” during the CII Annual Business Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Sharing his views on the future of the global economy, he said, “it will not be shaped only by GDP numbers or technological breakthroughs; but also by trust, ethics, resilience, and human values”. He further highlighted that the world’s future and India’s future are increasingly interconnected. “I firmly believe that as India rises, it will rise not alone, but as a force for global good,” he reiterated.
Talking about India at 100, he said, it is not merely a milestone, but a national mission. Explaining it further, Hon’ble Minister said, “our vision is clear: to build a developed, inclusive, innovative, sustainable, and self-confident India that contributes meaningfully to global peace and prosperity.” Talking about the pathway to achieve this vision, he shared five major pillars that will define this journey. These are: economic transformation; human capital & skilling, sustainable development; social inclusion & empowerment and India’s global role.
Other speakers at the session included: Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII); Ms Anjali Singh, Executive Chairperson, Anand Group India; Mr Sudhanshu Vats, Managing Director, Pidilite Industries Limited and Mr. Masood Mallick, Managing Director, Re Sustainability (ReSL).
The panellists, through an interaction with the Minister, explored how India’s evolving policy landscape and corporate action are shaping a resilient and responsible economy—focusing on scaling low-carbon growth, building a circular economy, and strengthening India’s leadership.
New Delhi
11 May 2026