Indian talent has a huge reputation all over the world: Vashnaw

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said there is a lot of curiosity in the world about the democratisation of technology and asserted that it is the right way to go ahead to ensure the benefits of AI and all other tech innovations for everyone. Addressing a press conference in Davos on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, he also said the Central government will welcome more states to join WEF delegations as it pushes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cooperative federalism mantra. This year, 10 states are present at Davos. In reply to a question, the minister said the more the number of states, the better.

#WATCH | Davos, Switzerland | Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, "The Indian talent has a huge reputation all over the world. Whether you take any sector, be it semiconductors, AI, solar, or medical, Indian talent is highly recognised and appreciated in every sector. Along… pic.twitter.com/WhaGnyqYfM

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Earlier, addressing a  meetings at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. He said, “Bharat is building a complete semiconductor ecosystem covering design, fabrication, packaging, materials, gases and equipment.” He further highlighted that Google is strengthening its commitment to India's AI ecosystem, including a USD 15 billion AI data centre in Vizag & partnerships with Indian startups.  Vaishnaw had noted that 46 component manufacturing projects, alongside manufacturers of laptops, servers, and hearables, established electronics as a major driver of the manufacturing economy. He also stated that four semiconductor plants will start commercial production in 2026. "The electronics manufacturing sector now supports 25 lakh jobs, with several factories employing more than 5,000 people at a single site. Some plants currently employ as many as 40,000 employees in a single location," he said.
The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) is being held from January 19 to 23, 2026, at Davos-Klosters, welcoming nearly 3,000 participants from over 130 countries, including a record number of world leaders, CEOs, innovators and policymakers, under the theme "A Spirit of Dialogue."