India pitches for investments at Davos amid uneven domestic economic growth

Behind the rhetoric of big themes, Davos is undoubtedly known for the opportunities it offers for behind-the-scenes deal-making

With domestic private investment being weak and foreign direct investment growing slowly, the Centre and state governments have pulled out all the stops for the annual World Economic Forum (WEF), which takes place at the Swiss ski resort of Davos. The country will have two pavilions, one for the Centre and the other for representatives of six states, including three chief ministers. Representing the Centre is Ashwini Vaishnaw, holding important portfolios like railways, information and broadcasting, and information technology, who said he planned to propagate India’s “inclusive growth agenda”. The states that have sent delegates are Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra