Fadnavis: Davos Key for India's Geopolitical Relevance & Tech Adaptation

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized the critical importance of the Davos summit for India to stay abreast of global innovation and technology trends. He stated that participation allows states to learn new business processes and attract investments, operating under the spirit of cooperative federalism championed by the Prime Minister. The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos is hosting thousands of global leaders to discuss pressing international issues. Concurrently, India is promoting itself as a leading renewable energy market, with Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inviting global investors to partner in its clean energy expansion.

Key Points: Fadnavis on Davos: Essential for India's Geopolitical Relevance

  • Platform for global tech trends
  • Showcases cooperative federalism
  • Drives investment to states
  • Forum for strategic business collaboration
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"Davos is essential for staying relevant in today's geopolitics": Fadnavis on adapting to new technology

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says Davos is vital for India to stay updated on global tech and innovation, attracting investment through cooperative federalism.

"Davos is essential for staying relevant in today's geopolitics and connected economy. - Devendra Fadnavis"

Davos, January 21

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday described the Davos summit as an important and effective platform for India to stay updated on global trends in innovation and technology. He explained that by participating in these international meetings, the state can learn about the latest developments in the world of business, which helps bring more investment and modern processes back to Maharashtra.

Highlighting the learning opportunities at the forum, the Maharashtra Chief Minister said, "India's presence in Davos is being registered very effectively. The participation of ten different states reflects the spirit of cooperative and competitive federalism that Prime Minister Modi has instilled in us. We are all here representing ourselves under this spirit, and I believe Davos is essential for staying relevant in today's geopolitics and connected economy. If you want to remain relevant in this connected economy, you have to come to Davos. It's a place where businesses meet and where you learn about innovation, technology, and business processes. You learn many new things here. We also learn about how the world is changing, and importantly, one of the outcomes is that when businesses connect, there are benefits for us. Some investments also come in. As far as Maharashtra is concerned, this time we have focused on large-scale strategic collaborations.

The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum is being held from January 19 to 23, 2026, at Davos-Klosters, welcoming nearly 3,000 participants from over 130 countries, including a record number of world leaders, CEOs, innovators and policymakers, under the theme "A Spirit of Dialogue."World leaders from government, business, civil society, and academia will convene in Davos to engage in forward-looking discussions on global issues and set priorities. The call for bold collective action makes the meeting particularly relevant. India is Pitched as One of the World's Fastest-Growing Renewable Energy Markets at Davos. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi urges global investors to partner with India in its rapid clean energy expansion at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's good to see our leaders engaging globally, but I hope the focus on "large-scale strategic collaborations" translates to tangible benefits for our SMEs and startups in Pune and Nagpur, not just big corporates in Mumbai.
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Rohit P
The renewable energy focus is the key takeaway for me. If Davos helps channel global investment into our solar and wind sectors, it's a win. We need that clean power to fuel our growth sustainably.
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, the networking at forums like Davos is invaluable. The "spirit of cooperative federalism" he mentions is interesting—hope states actually share the knowledge and best practices they gain.
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Vikram M
While I understand the importance, part of me wonders about the cost. These trips are expensive. The proof will be in the pudding—how many MoUs actually become real projects that create employment in Nashik or Aurangabad?
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Karthik V
Good move. We have to be at the table where global rules are discussed, especially in technology. Can't let other nations set all the standards. Jai Maharashtra!

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