This time the World Economic Forum is expected to receive over 40 heads of states and some 2,500 additional participants.

Sitharaman also said that a permanent solution on the issue of public stockholding for food security purposes was critical and should be addressed on priority.

As the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting begins here on a sunny day on Tuesday after days of heavy snowfall, six sessions will be open for the general public at the highly secured and otherwise invitation-only summit.