Davos, Jan 21: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the state’s participation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, as part of “Team Bharat,” highlights India’s evolving growth narrative in which every region is now emerging as a credible destination for global investment.
Speaking to the media after concluding his engagements at Davos, Sarma said Assam’s presence on the global platform underlined India’s shift towards balanced, inclusive, and regionally diversified economic development. He noted that international investor interest, which was once limited to a handful of Indian states, is now expanding across the country, with Assam increasingly attracting global attention.
“When a state like Assam represents India on a global stage, it sends a powerful message that the country is speaking for all its regions and not just a select few,” the Chief Minister said. He asserted that India has reached a stage where every state has the capacity to attract, absorb, and sustain investments, and Assam’s participation at Davos has reinforced this confidence among global investors.
Highlighting the state’s changing economic profile, Sarma said Assam, traditionally known for its tea industry and hydrocarbon resources, is now rapidly diversifying into high-growth and future-ready sectors. These include fertilisers and chemicals, semiconductors and allied ecosystems, electronics manufacturing, green energy, and new and renewable energy solutions.
The Chief Minister said the Assam delegation held extensive interactions with global and domestic investors during the two-day engagement at Davos. Several memoranda of understanding were signed, aimed at accelerating the state’s economic growth and creating new employment opportunities in the coming years.
Describing the visit as highly productive, Sarma expressed satisfaction with the outcomes of the meetings. He said the discussions at the WEF had laid a strong foundation for converting investor interest into concrete projects and long-term economic benefits for Assam.
“The visit has been extremely fruitful. We have engaged with a wide range of investors and signed important MoUs. We are confident that these engagements will translate into tangible investments and sustainable growth for Assam,” the Chief Minister added.
He reiterated that Assam is committed to providing a stable policy environment, improved infrastructure, and efficient governance to support investors, positioning the state as a key driver in India’s next phase of economic expansion.
