'A key country for us': Bill Gates affirms India central role in global progress
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Wednesday emphasised India's pivotal role in his philanthropic endeavours and technological aspirations.
Gates, speaking virtually from Seattle at the Times Now Summit, underscored India's significance both in his past actions with Microsoft and in his current charitable efforts through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
«India is a key country for us,» Gates said while highlighting the profound impact the nation has had on his career trajectory and his philanthropic vision.
«It's the country that we have the most on-the-ground activities and very deep partnership with many of the ministries at the union level and with several of the states, particularly UP, Bihar, and now India,» he said.
He also reiterated India's pivotal position in the global landscape, emphasising the nation's significance as a cornerstone for his foundation's multifaceted initiatives.
The renowned philanthropist and tech visionary also reflected on his extensive engagement with India spanning over two decades, Gates emphasised the nation's exceptional talent pool, agility, and steadfast commitment to implementing cost-effective solutions with far-reaching impacts. With over 25,000 personnel employed by Microsoft in India, Gates lauded the country's conducive environment for fostering innovation and scaling impactful interventions.
«In my first career at Microsoft, I had a great experience in India where over the last 25 years, Microsoft has built up a team. There are now over 25,000 people,» he noted.
