Context
The states of India ought to enforce stricter regulations regarding air pollution.
 
Overcoming Global Health Obstacles 
·         Delhi Declaration: During India's G20 presidency, the Delhi Declaration emphasized the dedication to strengthening the global health architecture by utilizing the One Health approach.
·         Global and Local Approaches to Combat AMR: The G20 countries should support global financing programs that improve AMR research and development.
·         National Initiatives: A National Action Plan on AMR has been put into place in India, with a focus on research and surveillance, specifically on the relationships between the environment, plant, animal, and human health.

Preventative Global Health Actions  
·         AMR Action Plans: Regional AMR action plans that concentrate on developing countries and their unique regional needs are desperately needed on a global scale.
·         Concentrate on AMR Research and Development: To foster productive cooperation, it is imperative to support patent reforms and take into account frameworks such as the Medicines Patent Pool.
·         Encouraging Conscientious Citizenship: To reduce antibiotic misuse, it is imperative that monitoring networks be expanded and that citizens be encouraged to behave responsibly. Academic institutions and civil society organizations (CSOs) continue to play a critical role in advocating for policy changes and increasing public awareness.

Level of Issue Severity  
·         A Lancet report demonstrated the gravity of the problem by attributing millions of deaths to bacterial AMR, putting the disease's scope on par with that of HIV and malaria.
·         Susceptible regions: South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa were found to be particularly vulnerable, highlighting the serious effects of AMR on low- and middle-income nations.
·         Global Collaboration in Combating AMR: In response to the efforts of several nations, including Australia, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States, India is being urged to set an example in lowering the burden of AMR by leading by example. This coordinated effort is akin to the one against COVID-19.

LTX Mains Question
Q. "During India's presidency, talk about the significance of the Delhi Declaration on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) by the G20. How can the challenges of AMR be addressed through coordinated global and local efforts?"