Ronita Roy Ghosh, a social entrepreneur based in Pune, India, has been appointed Chairperson for the ‘Inclusive Economy and Employment’ section at the Youth 20 (Y-20) engagement group of the G-20 Summit. The summit is scheduled to take place in Pretoria, South Africa this October. Roy Ghosh is the only Indian chosen by the South African government for this year’s platform.
Roy Ghosh, who currently serves as the India Country President of the World Chamber for Social Business, will work with delegates from 20 nations to shape policies aimed at broadening access to economic opportunities and job creation. The policy recommendations developed during the Y-20 forum will be submitted at the main G-20 summit.
Well-known for her work during the COVID-19 crisis, Roy Ghosh led efforts through her organisation, the ‘Jikoni Foundation’, which served daily meals to vulnerable communities for over 45 days. Her team supported patients at Sassoon Hospital and reached more than three hundred thousand people.
She is also behind several other social projects, including ‘Ektra’, which supports collective farming, ‘Mee Ahe’ for farmer welfare, and ‘Cafe Haridrara’, which helps widows affected by the pandemic gain financial independence. Her work with rural women artisans, particularly in promoting handmade quilts in both Indian and international markets, has created meaningful employment for many.
Roy Ghosh, who studied at Delhi University and later completed a degree in Management Science in Social Business in Italy, shared her feelings on the appointment: “My appointment to the G-20 Council means our country’s social models can now reach the international stage. As an Indian, it is a matter of great pride for me.”
The Y-20 summit is the official youth engagement platform of the G20, offering young leaders from member countries a chance to shape global policy discussions. Aimed at individuals aged 18–30, it encourages youth participation in international decision-making by allowing them to share insights, negotiate, and propose solutions on critical global issues. The summit culminates in a Communiqué, presenting youth-driven priorities to the G20 Heads of State. In this context, Ronita Roy Ghosh’s appointment as Chairperson of the ‘Inclusive Economy and Employment’ track positions her to represent India’s grassroots innovations and influence global policy on economic inclusion and job creation.
