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Published 20:51 IST, January 10th 2025

WEF 2025: 5 Achievements India Will Showcase At World Economic Forum In Davos

At the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, India will showcase its commitment to sustainability, artificial intelligence (AI), and global economic partnerships.

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Indian Leaders to Join Global Dialogue at WEF 2025
Indian Leaders to Join Global Dialogue at WEF 2025 | Image: WE Forum

India has been an active participant in the World Economic Forum (WEF), engaging in discussions on global economic trends, technological advancements, and sustainable development. With WEF 2025's focus, India is at the forefront of exploring solutions across the five key workstreams—Reimagining growth, Investing in People, Rebuilding trust, Industries in the Intelligent age, and Safeguarding the Planet.


The upcoming 55th Annual Meeting of the WEF is scheduled to take place in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from January 20th to 24th, 2025. India's delegation is set to focus on the theme "Innovate, Inspire, Invest for a Sustainable Future," highlighting the country's commitment to sustainable development and innovation. 


In recent years, India has emphasized its role in the global economy through various initiatives and discussions at the WEF. During this year'e edition, the  Indian delegation is set project its country's growth as One Nation, One Voice, led by a high-level delegation comprising key ministers and representatives from the Indian Government and states.


The delegation will be spearheaded by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology along with  CR Patil, Minister of Jal Shakti, K. Rammohan Naidu, Minister of Civil Aviation, Chirag Paswan, Minister of Food Processing Industries, and i Jayant Chaudhary, Union Minister of State (I/C) of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.

The delegation will also include high-level representatives from six Indian states — Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Kerala — who will showcase the region’s industrial advancements, investment opportunities, and success stories as part of India’s ongoing economic transformation.


The delegation will be participating in a series of panel discussions, roundtables, and Government-to-Business (G2B) and Government-to-Government (G2G) engagements at the prestigious Davos Congress Centre. 
The delegations will also contribute to sessions at India’s Pavilion, alongside other global political and business leaders covering the topics of Sustainability and Trust, Food Security, Economic Partnership Driving Investments, Infrastructure as Enabler, Supply Chain Diversification, Chemicals Investment Opportunity, Innovation and Technology Leadership, and AI for Process Transformation.


During the 54th Annual Meeting in 2024, India's participation centered on critical issues such as the transition to clean energy and the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI).  On similar lines, it will be participating in the ‘AI and FDI: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Investment’ session, which will be co-organized by Invest India & WAIPA and supported by World Investment for Development Alliance (WIDA).


More than 65 Indian business representatives will attend the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, with several Indian companies setting up Lounges to showcase their offerings. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, will play a pivotal role by organizing sessions and media panels to highlight various aspects of India’s growth stor
The government believes that India's engagement with the WEF reflects its growing influence in shaping global economic policies and its commitment to addressing pressing challenges such as climate change, technological innovation, and sustainable development.

Updated 20:51 IST, January 10th 2025