NEWS: The WEF has decided to establish 5 new Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR or Industry 4.0), including one in India's Andhra Pradesh.

ABOUT

• Fourth Industrial Revolution Network – It is a platform for multi-stakeholder collaboration, bringing together public and private sectors to help ensure emerging technologies deliver benefits for society, while minimising risks.
• Launched by – World Economic Forum (WEF) in 2017.
• To create a global network that will work with governments and industry to deliver practical policy frameworks and pilots, address regional priorities, and advance international cooperation.

Andhra Pradesh-India’s Centre

• To promote innovation-led approaches to the energy transition while strengthening cyber resilience across industries.

Helps India use new technologies responsibly, boosting its role in clean energy and cybersecurity, while also supporting global goals like sustainability, safety, and inclusive growth