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Gujarat Eyes Global Stage at Davos 2026 with Viksit Gujarat 2047 Vision

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will lead a high-level state delegation to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, from January 19-23, 2026. The delegation aims to attract investment in key sectors like semiconductors, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing while creating employment opportunities. Sanghavi will hold 58 one-on-one meetings with global business leaders and speak at prominent sessions on themes like India's geo-economic role and energy transition. The participation seeks to position Gujarat's development model on the global stage and advance the long-term vision of "Viksit Gujarat @2047".

Key Points: Gujarat at WEF Davos 2026: Showcasing Viksit Gujarat 2047 Vision

  • Attract global investment
  • Create large-scale employment
  • Showcase governance model
  • Integrate into global value chains
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WEF reflects Govt's commitment to further vision of 'Viksit Gujarat @2047' globally: Dy CM Sanghavi (Ld)

Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi leads Gujarat delegation to WEF Davos to attract investment, showcase development model, and advance Viksit Gujarat 2047 vision globally.

"Gujarat: Ready for the World, Where Vision Meets Action - State Officials"

Gandhinagar, Jan 18

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will lead a high-level state government delegation to the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, where he will outline the state's long-term development roadmap and engage with global industry leaders to attract investment and generate employment opportunities for the youth.

The Gujarat delegation's participation in the WEF, scheduled from January 19 to 23, reflects the state government's commitment to positioning Gujarat prominently on the global development map and advancing the vision of "Viksit Gujarat @2047" on an international platform.

During the visit, Deputy CM Sanghavi will hold an intensive series of high-level engagements, including 58 one-on-one meetings with global business leaders and decision-makers.

These discussions will focus on attracting investments in key sectors such as advanced manufacturing, textiles, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, food processing, chemicals, shipping and logistics, and aerospace.

The primary objective, officials said, is to strengthen Gujarat's industrial ecosystem while creating large-scale employment opportunities across the state.

The delegation will also engage with leaders of several globally renowned companies.

These interactions will explore opportunities to bring cutting-edge technologies to Gujarat, promote innovation and establish long-term international partnerships, with the aim of integrating the state more deeply into global value chains.

Beyond investment outreach, Gujarat will also play an active role in global policy discussions at the forum.

Deputy CM Sanghavi will participate as a key speaker in several prominent sessions, presenting Gujarat's development vision on themes such as India's role in the emerging geo-economic order, the transformative potential of sports from spectacle to legacy, energy transition under the Call to Clean initiative, water security through Mission Water, and broader sustainability frameworks.

Through these sessions, Gujarat will showcase its governance and development model to a global audience.

Officials said the state government is moving forward with a clear message -- "Gujarat: Ready for the World, Where Vision Meets Action" -- with a focus on building a resilient, future-ready economy driven by innovation and investment.

The WEF is widely regarded as a key platform shaping global economic dialogue.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has previously used this forum to project India as a confident and emerging global power, and Gujarat's participation aims to further reinforce that narrative through Gujarat's development achievements and ambitions.

- IANS

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Priya S
While attracting investment is good, I hope the delegation also focuses on sustainable and inclusive growth. The mention of Mission Water is crucial. Development should not come at the cost of our environment or water security for future generations. Let's build a resilient economy that benefits everyone, not just big industries.
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Rohit P
58 one-on-one meetings! That's some serious hustle. Gujarat means business. If they can bring even a fraction of those discussions to fruition, it will be a massive boost for manufacturing and tech jobs. The focus on aerospace and shipping is visionary for our long coastline.
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Sarah B
As someone working in the renewable energy sector, I'm very encouraged to see it highlighted as a key sector for investment. Gujarat has great potential for solar and wind. International partnerships can bring the latest technology and scale we need for a true energy transition.
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Karthik V
The vision is impressive, but execution is key. We've seen big promises from Davos before. The real test will be on-ground implementation and ensuring MSMEs and local entrepreneurs also benefit from these global value chains, not just large corporations.
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Michael C
"Where Vision Meets Action" is a powerful tagline. Gujarat's track record in infrastructure and ease of doing business gives this credibility. Presenting this model at WEF helps position not just Gujarat, but all of India, as a serious destination for long-term, high-tech investment.

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