Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Assam Woman Carries Northeast's Trade Voice to Davos WEF
Two young Indians, Drishti Medhi from Assam and Ishan Pratap Singh from New Delhi, are attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos.
Drishti is the co-founder of QuickGhy, a digital trade platform that helps blue-collar workers, especially from the Northeast, access better market opportunities.
Her work focuses on using technology to include these communities in India's growing trade and innovation ecosystem.
Ishan is the founder of Cooperation17, a social startup working on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
He aims to show how India's development can be a model for inclusive growth.
Both are bringing unique perspectives to the global stage, highlighting the importance of technology, dialogue, and local solutions.
Drishti Medhi from Assam and Ishan Pratap Singh from New Delhi are representing India at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos.
Medhi co-founded QuickGhy, a digital trade platform aimed at improving market access for blue-collar workers, particularly from the Northeast.
QuickGhy uses AI to help traders make informed decisions and addresses skills and empowerment gaps among workers.
Singh founded Cooperation17, a social startup focused on addressing civic challenges and implementing the United Nations SDGs.
Both participants aim to highlight India's development journey and the importance of inclusive growth and technology.
- Who
- Drishti Medhi and Ishan Pratap Singh
- What
- Participation in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026
- When
- January 19, 2026
- Where
- Davos
- Why
- To represent grassroots-driven ideas and inclusive growth
- Event
- World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026
- Location
- Davos
- Participants
- Drishti Medhi, Ishan Pratap Singh
- Organizations
- QuickGhy, Cooperation17
- Focus Areas
- Digital trade, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
