Assam Entrepreneur at WEF 2026

At the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, Assam-based entrepreneur Drishti Medhi is representing India’s blue-collar workforce and indigenous communities of the Northeast. Drishti Medhi, co-founder of QuickGhy, has travelled to the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2026 with a clear mission: to build market access for India’s blue-collar sector whilst representing the often-overlooked indigenous communities of northeast India in discussions around trade and economic development.

Key points:

• Drishti Medhi, the co-founder of QuickGhy, is representing the blue-collar sector and indigenous communities of Northeast India at Davos.
• Mission: Her primary goal is to build market access for blue-collar workers and ensure that grassroots communities from the region are included in global trade and economic development discussions.
• Focus of QuickGhy: The platform focuses on upskilling, training, and empowering workers to help them access better economic opportunities through technology.

• First-time Representation: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma noted that this is the first time Assam is formally presenting itself at the WEF.
• Economic Growth: The CM cited RBI data labeling Assam as the fastest-growing state in India to attract global investors.
• Investment Targets: Assam expects to sign MoUs worth nearly Rs 1 lakh crore during the Davos visit, specifically focusing on:
  • Green Energy: Pumped storage projects.
  • Sustainability: Bamboo-to-methanol conversion.
  • Semiconductors: Following the Tata semiconductor project, the state is engaging with industry leaders to further develop this sector.