Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Assam to Establish Centre of Excellence with WEF
Assam is going to set up a special center called a Centre of Excellence with the help of the World Economic Forum.
This center will focus on important areas like oil, renewable energy, tourism, and farming.
The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced this plan during a meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
The goal is to make Assam more visible to investors from around the world and to create more jobs and better infrastructure in the state.
The Chief Minister also said that Assam is a small but growing state with a lot of potential, and this partnership will help it grow even more.
Assam will establish a Centre of Excellence in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF).
The decision was made during discussions between Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and WEF leadership in Davos, Switzerland.
The Centre of Excellence will focus on themes of national and state relevance, including hydrocarbons, renewable energy, tourism, and agri-based industries.
The partnership aims to enhance Assam's visibility among global investors, policymakers, and thought leaders.
Assam's engagement with the WEF will help frame forward-looking policies, attract quality investments, and integrate with global value chains.
- Who
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and World Economic Forum (WEF)
- What
- Establishment of a Centre of Excellence in Assam
- When
- January 23, 2026
- Where
- Davos, Switzerland
- Why
- To enhance Assam's global economic engagement and attract investments
- State
- Assam
- Organization
- World Economic Forum (WEF)
- Chief Minister
- Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Event Location
- Davos, Switzerland
- Focus Areas
- Hydrocarbons, renewable energy, tourism, agri-based industries
