New Delhi, May 21 (KNN) The Indian delegation led by Union Minister for Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal will address topics which include policy and ease of doing business (EoDB) reforms, energy transition, digital economy, opportunities in National Monetization Pipeline at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos from 23-25 May 2022. 

To mark 75 years of Independence and ‘Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, DPIIT has taken this initiative to have a consolidated marquee India presence at World Economic Forum, Davos from 22-26 May 2022. 

This event would further help reinforce India’s position as an important and relevant stakeholder in shaping the global narrative, particularly as India assumes presidency of the G-20 in 2023. 

It will also be a platform to project India as an attractive investment destination in view of its robust economic growth and stable macroeconomic indicators

The Indian Government delegation would include Mansukhlal Mandaviya, Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Chemicals & Fertilizers, and Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas, Housing & Urban Affairs.

Besides Chief Ministers and senior ministers of six states, viz. Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana along with senior officials. 

A number of senior industry leaders including Hari S. Bhartiya,  Amit Kalyani, Rajan Bharti Mittal, Ronnie Screwvala, Salil S. Parekh would also be participating in the WEF deliberations. 

Alongside the India Lounge, a State Lounge has also been set up. 

Ahead of the Davos visit, Piyush Goyal, held a pre-departure briefing session with the entire India delegation discussing the  common India-first strategy at the backdrop of India @75 and defining the next 25 years of the India opportunity to the world.  (KNN Bureau)