World Economic Forum The five-day annual meeting of the World Health Organization (WEF) concluded on Friday. During this period, India was successful in securing investment commitments of more than Rs 20 lakh crore from global entrepreneurs, of which Maharashtra alone accounted for about 80 percent. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav led the largest ever Indian delegation to the meeting, including five Union Ministers and Chief Ministers of three states. Vaishnav said that trust and talent are the biggest factors attracting the world towards India. All states and central government departments shared space in the two India pavilions at the Davos meeting for the first time. Apart from this, for the first time the State and Union Ministers addressed a joint press conference.
Ministers from about half a dozen parties presented the face of a unified ‘Team India’. Vaishnav said, “We are in Davos at a very critical juncture in our global geopolitical and geoeconomic landscape. Despite all the disruptions and all the issues that the world is facing, India has emerged as a very trusted country and Where there is vibrant democracy.” “We have clearly shown the world that under all circumstances, this is a country that believes in peace, growth for all and inclusive development,” he said.
Maharashtra got commitment of Rs 15.70 lakh crore
The Maharashtra delegation led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis signed a total of 61 MoUs worth Rs 15.70 lakh crore during the Davos conference that can generate 16 lakh jobs. The delegation led by Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy secured 20 MoUs worth Rs 1.79 lakh crore focusing on data centres, green energy and cutting-edge technologies, which are expected to generate around 50,000 jobs. Kerala emphasized its transformation into an industrial hub driven by progressive government policies. Kerala Industries Minister P Rajeev held over 30 meetings and showcased the state’s investment potential in various sectors.
Uttar Pradesh also got investment
Uttar Pradesh also demonstrated its aspirational vision of becoming a trillion dollar economy and secured investment commitments worth several thousand crores of rupees. Union Minister Chirag Paswan said global beverages giant AB InBev has announced an investment of $250 million in India’s beverages sector across various states. Unilever, which operates in India as Hindustan Unilever, announced plans to set up two new manufacturing units in Telangana. Many other global companies explored partnerships with Indian companies, which were represented by more than 100 CEOs and other top leaders from India. The next WEF annual meeting will be held in Davos from January 19-23, 2026.
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