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Assam CM at WEF: State's Young Workforce Trained for AI-Driven Future

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma presented the state's strategy for building a future-ready workforce at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He emphasized leveraging Assam's young population through initiatives like the Assam Skill Development University to deliver industry-friendly training. The CM cited the state's hosting of a globally advanced digital manufacturing facility as a key use case of its technological adaptation. Assam's inaugural participation at the WEF aims to position it as an emerging economy and a compelling investment destination within India.

Key Points: Assam CM at WEF Showcases AI-Ready Workforce & Skill Development

  • Young demographic as key asset
  • Industry-aligned training curricula
  • Hosting digitally advanced manufacturing
  • Debut at WEF to attract investment
  • Focus on AI and automation readiness
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WEF 2026: Assam CM showcases state's AI-ready workforce and skill development push

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma at WEF Davos highlights state's push in skill development and creating an AI-ready young workforce for global investors.

"Assam is rewriting the training playbook. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Davos, January 20

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday highlighted the state's efforts to prepare its workforce for an increasingly automated and AI-driven future, citing skill development and industry-aligned training as key focus areas.

In a post on X, the Chief Minister said that Assam, with its young demographic profile, is redefining workforce training by embedding industry-friendly curricula through initiatives such as the Assam Skill Development University.

He noted that the state is developing strong use cases to adapt to technological transformation, including hosting one of the world's most digitally advanced manufacturing facilities.

"On Day 2 of the World Economic Forum, I had the privilege to share how Assam is preparing its workforce for an increasingly automated and AI-enabled environment. Given our young demography, Assam is rewriting the training playbook. The Assam Skill Development University, along with other initiatives, is embedding industry-friendly curricula and programmes at the heart of our efforts. Assam has some excellent use cases. For instance, our State hosts one of the most digitally advanced manufacturing sites globally," CM Sarma's 'X' post said.

Sarma shared these insights on the second day of the World Economic Forum, where he participated in a dialogue on future-ready workforces. The discussion featured an international panel that included Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, France's Minister Delegate for European Affairs Benjamin Haddad, and World Economic Forum Managing Director Kiva Allgood.

"For this engaging dialogue, I was joined by an extremely distinguished panel, which included: Governor Kevin Stitt of the State of Oklahoma; Governor Gretchen Whitmer of the State of Michigan; Benjamin Haddad the Minister Delegate for Europe for France; and Ms Kiva Allgood, Managing Director of World Economic Forum," CM Sarma wrote on 'X'.

Assam made its debut at the 56th World Economic Forum in Davos on Monday. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the ecosystem in Assam is gradually being developed and that Guwahati attracts the entire talent pool of the Northeast.

Assam is at WEF Davos for the first time, aiming to signal that it is an emerging economy and a viable investment destination within India.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Good initiative, but the proof will be in the implementation. We've heard about skill development before. I hope the training is practical and leads to actual employment, not just certificates. The focus should be on quality, not just numbers.
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Rohit P
Representing India at Davos! Proud moment for the Northeast. If Assam can become a hub for tech talent, it will stop the brain drain to Bangalore and Hyderabad. Jai Axom!
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Sarah B
Interesting read. It's crucial for regional economies to future-proof their workforce. The mention of a digitally advanced manufacturing site is promising. Hope the partnerships discussed at WEF translate into tangible projects.
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Vikram M
The demographic dividend of the Northeast is a huge asset. Aligning education with industry needs is the key. Hope other states learn from this. But we also need to ensure basic infrastructure like stable internet across Assam first.
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Karthik V
A respectful criticism: Showcasing at Davos is great for branding, but the real work is back home. The Skill University must collaborate closely with IT companies to design relevant courses. Theory won't help in the fast-changing AI field.
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Ananya R
As a recent graduate, this gives me hope! The job market is tough.

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