Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will represent Telangana at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos for the second year in a row, with an aim to attract investment to the state.
Official sources confirmed that Revanth Reddy will leave for Davos on January 19 to attend the Global Summit. Chief Ministers of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh Devendra Fadnavis and N Chandrababu Naidu will also visit Davos.
This year’s WEF meeting will adopt a new format, with the center replacing state-specific pavilions with a unified “India Pavilion” to promote a cohesive national brand.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has directed participating states including Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh to share a centralized platform for investor engagement, sources said.
In preparation for the event, Revanth Reddy convened a review meeting with senior officials at his residence on Sunday. Discussions focused on showcasing Telangana’s strengths and potential investment opportunities, particularly in projects such as the Future City initiative and the Musi River Rejuvenation Project.
The move to a single Indian pavilion marks a departure from previous years, where states independently showcased their investment opportunities. Despite the changes, Telangana aims to highlight its infrastructure, tourism, and healthcare sectors, along with established strengths in IT and pharmaceuticals.
The WEF’s 55th annual meeting, themed ‘Cooperation for an Intelligent Age’, will bring together global leaders from government, business, civil society and other sectors to address complex global challenges. According to WEF, the summit will focus on dialogue, future-oriented insights, and actionable solutions for an interconnected world.
The Telangana delegation will participate in key discussions with other Indian leaders, including sessions on “India’s Economic Blueprint”. By leveraging this platform, the state aims to strengthen its global presence and attract investment to fuel its ambitious development agenda.