Amitabh Kant, a retired IAS officer, concludes his 45-year public service career, stepping down as India’s G20 Sherpa. He expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for the opportunity to contribute to India’s development through initiatives like Make in India and Startup India. Kant now aims to support India’s progress by working with startups and academic institutions. Post navigation Watch: Smoke scare on Saudia Haj flight triggers emergency landing at Lucknow airport ‘Not an era of war’: PM Modi urges peace amid West Asia tensions