Blitz Bureau
MINISTER of Railways, Electronics & IT Ashwini Vaishnaw has highlighted the vision of a New India with its transformative rail initiatives and sustainable infrastructure growth in his meetings with global industry leaders at the World Economic Forum 2025.
“With Prime Minister Narendra Modi benchmarking India’s efforts to the global best…There is a lot of interest around the world for our made-inIndia products,” Vaishnaw, the leader of the Indian delegation, said after attending a dinner hosted by the WEF Board of Trustees.
The engagements at WEF 2025 in Davos exemplify India’s proactive approach to embracing global best practices and technology to achieve the dual goals of economic growth and sustainable development, the minister added.
Vaishnaw held meetings to forge deeper collaborations with global industry leaders as part of the vision to establish India as a global manufacturing hub. The discussions underscored India’s commitment to fostering international collaboration and embracing innovative technologies in the railway sector.
The minister also attended a presentation by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) in Zurich before arriving in Davos, where the latest advancements in infrastructure diagnostics were showcased. He engaged with Swiss experts to understand the cutting-edge technologies that can bolster operational efficiency and safety within the Indian Railways system. The India Pavilion at Davos has come in for praise for its design and theme. From advancing AI and frontier technologies to expanding its renewable energy capacities and fostering global partnerships, India’s progress resonates with WEF 2025’s theme: “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.”
Further, India is also looking forward to strengthening economic relations across the globe, said a senior official. Six Indian states including Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh are also participating in the Davos meeting.
