<h1>Economic Affairs Secretary Calls for IMF Reform, Supports FinTech Agenda, and Critiques Human Capital Index Effectiveness.</h1> The Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs emphasized the need to strengthen multilateral institutions like the IMF by enhancing quota resources and realigning voting shares to reflect the economic position of emerging markets. He supported the Bali FinTech Agenda, highlighting India's advancements in digital technologies, particularly in payments through systems like Aadhaar. He expressed concerns over protectionism, trade tensions, and debt in low-income countries, suggesting FinTech as a solution for fiscal efficiency. Additionally, he attended meetings discussing human capital and disruptive technologies, expressing skepticism about the current Human Capital Index's effectiveness.