Assam will feature at the World Economic Forum through the participation of its Chief Minister in the five-day summit, where global business leaders, economists and heads of institutions such as the World Bank, IMF and WTO will be present. The forum will be used to highlight Assam’s governance reforms, industrial roadmap and technology-led development.
By attending Davos 2026, Himanta Biswa Sarma became the first Chief Minister from Assam to directly engage with global investors, multinational companies, and institutions such as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund at this level.
Key points:
- The State highlighted governance reforms, improved law and order, and faster project clearances that have strengthened investor confidence.
- Assam presented itself as a gateway to Southeast Asia, aligned with India’s Act East Policy, leveraging geography for trade, logistics, and connectivity.
- Focus sectors included energy, infrastructure, semiconductors, agro-processing, tourism, healthcare, and digital services.
- Assam positioned its young population as a future-ready workforce, stressing skill development and industry-academia linkage.
- The conference, attended by prominent world leaders from several countries, offers them the platform to present their views effectively and attract renowned global investors. Following the successful conclusion of Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit, expectations run high that the Chief Minister’s participation in the WEF will significantly influence investment and economic prospects in Assam.
