Renowned philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior ministers during his visit to India, lauding the country's progress in technology, healthcare, and sustainability.
The discussions focused on India's innovation-led development, with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence, healthcare, agriculture, and long-term growth initiatives such as Viksit Bharat 2047.
In a post on social media platform X, Gates expressed admiration for India's advancements, stating, “I had a great discussion with @narendramodi about India’s development, the path to Viksit Bharat @2047, and exciting advancements in health, agriculture, AI, and other sectors that are creating impact today. It's impressive to see how innovation in India is driving progress locally—and globally.”
Prime Minister Modi responded positively to Gates' remarks, highlighting the importance of technology and innovation in shaping India's future. “As always, an excellent meeting with Bill Gates. We spoke about diverse issues including tech, innovation, and sustainability towards making a better future for the coming generations,” Modi said in his reply on X.
During his visit, Gates also met Union Health Minister J P Nadda to review the ongoing collaboration between the Government of India and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in strengthening public health systems.
Their discussion covered India's achievements in maternal health, immunisation, and sanitation, with Nadda acknowledging the Foundation’s role in supporting key initiatives. “We look forward to renewing our memorandum of cooperation, furthering our shared commitment to ensuring affordable, accessible and quality healthcare for all citizens,” Nadda stated.
Additionally, Gates held a meeting with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, focusing on the role of artificial intelligence and predictive analytics in improving the delivery of services across health, education, agriculture, and employment sectors.
Naidu praised the Gates Foundation’s support in helping the state achieve its long-term vision of Swarna Andhra Pradesh 2047.
Earlier in the week, Gates also met Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to discuss food security, rural development, and the application of AI and machine learning in agriculture.
Chouhan noted that the ministry and the Gates Foundation were exploring new areas of cooperation to enhance agricultural resilience and innovation.
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