India at forefront of age defined by tech evolution: WEF report

India's World Economic Forum partnership drives innovation, AI, and sustainable development, impacting millions through transformative technologies.

In an era defined by technological evolution, India stands at the forefront as one of the world's fastest-growing economies and a global hub for startups and digital innovation, the World Economic Forum said on Monday (January 20, 2025).

The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) India, liaison office of World Economic Forum (WEF) in India, launched its 6-year impact journey report on the inaugural day of the WEF Annual meeting 2025.

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The WEF said its partnership with India dates back more than 40 years.

Over the past four decades, this relationship has developed into a strong, multifaceted and meaningful collaboration with the national government, several State governments, business leaders across key industries and other important stakeholders, including civil society and leading experts, resulting in several impactful initiatives that have advanced shared priorities.

India's advocacy for and pursuit of developmental templates where technology serves as a bridge rather than a barrier are highly relevant and the Forum is proud to act as its partner in shaping a more human-centric, planet-friendly and resilient future, the foreword of the report said.

The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) India was launched in 2018 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a statement of the country's commitment to harnessing emerging technologies responsibly and inclusively for societal good.