Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is set to participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos, Switzerland, underscoring India’s commitment to inclusive growth and transformative development. Before his departure, Vaishnaw emphasized India’s remarkable progress in ensuring equitable opportunities for all, particularly for marginalized communities.
India’s Model of Inclusive Growth
Before his departure for the prestigious global event, Vaishnaw outlined India’s impressive strides in ensuring development for all sections of society, with a particular focus on those who have historically been excluded from progress. He pointed out that Prime Minister Modi’s focus on inclusive development has brought about transformative changes in the lives of those at the bottom of the pyramid.
“The Prime Minister of India has focused on inclusive development that brings transformative changes in the lives of those at the bottom of the pyramid. From financial inclusion through bank accounts to providing essential services like toilets, gas connections, tap water, and improving infrastructure in both rural and urban areas, this is something which the world wants to understand,” the railway minister said .
Vaishnaw also highlighted that the WEF discussions will delve into inclusive growth, emphasizing investment in social, physical, and digital infrastructure, as well as the democratization of technology. These themes are at the core of India’s development agenda, which aims to provide equitable opportunities to all.
India’s Digital Revolution in the Global Spotlight
In addition to highlighting India’s inclusive growth initiatives, Vaishnaw emphasized the global interest in the country’s remarkable digital transformation. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India has embarked on an ambitious digital journey that has garnered significant attention worldwide.
“The world is keen to understand India’s economic policies, the digital transformation brought about by the Digital India programme, and the way technology has been democratized to empower citizens across all strata of society,” he said.
India’s innovative digital infrastructure, developed through the Digital India initiative, is now considered a global benchmark for leveraging technology to drive inclusive development. The initiative has made a profound impact by enhancing connectivity, improving access to services, and creating a more transparent and efficient public service delivery system. These advancements are expected to be a key area of focus during the discussions at the World Economic Forum.
