Assam made its inaugural appearance at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Summit in Davos, Switzerland, garnering significant interest from international investors. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state received investment assurances totaling nearly Rs 1 lakh crore from meetings with over 200 industrialists and leaders from more than 100 companies across 16 countries. Sarma reported that these meetings resulted in firm commitments for investments ranging from Rs 80,000 to 90,000 crore, with many investors expressing interest in exploring opportunities in Assam.
During the summit, the Chief Minister held over 17 meetings and signed several bilateral agreements. He participated in various panels, notably “Safeguarding a Future-Ready Workforce for the Next Industrial Age” and “Travel and Tourism: Unlocking a $10 Trillion Opportunity.” On the summit’s third evening, Sarma showcased Assam’s investment potential to representatives from over 20 multinational firms with a combined turnover exceeding USD 150 billion. Notable executives included Kim Hedegaard, CEO of Power-to-X (Denmark), and Guillaume Taylor, Executive Director of the Foundation for Metals (Switzerland).
Sarma described the discussions as productive, highlighting Assam’s rapid development, policy-driven environment, and a considerable talent pool as key attractions for investors. He stressed that these talks would further establish Assam as a prime investment destination, aligning industrial needs with the state’s developmental goals.
In the session on travel and tourism, Sarma argued that tourism should be viewed as a vital economic driver linking employment, regional growth, and cultural preservation. He showcased Assam’s diverse tourism offerings, including wildlife, heritage sites, the Brahmaputra River, tea gardens, and national parks, emphasizing the need for environmentally sustainable livelihood generation.
Prominent figures from Saudi Arabia, France, Indonesia, Tunisia, and the European Commission’s Transport and Tourism division attended the session. Speaking to the media, Sarma stated that the summit successfully secured investment proposals amounting to approximately Rs 1 lakh crore from various global sectors. He attributed Assam’s emergence as one of India’s fastest-growing states to the continuous efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi since 2014.
The Chief Minister noted that Assam is expanding beyond traditional sectors like hydrocarbons and tea, venturing into new industries. Several investors have pledged substantial amounts in the semiconductor sector, which Sarma clarified is aimed not just at chip manufacturing but at creating a comprehensive economic ecosystem. He reported enthusiastic responses from international companies regarding this initiative.
Sarma’s primary goal in attending the World Economic Forum, even during an election period, was to create new opportunities for Assam. He expressed optimism that the summit would yield numerous positive outcomes for the state.
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Publish Date: 2026-01-23 07:16:00
