Gates, lauding India’s monumental progress in Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), extolled its transformative prowess. Meanwhile, PM Modi illuminated his vision for harnessing technology to propel advancements in pivotal domains like healthcare, agriculture, and education.
Discussing blooming effect of ‘technology’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Microsoft titan Bill Gates convened at the Prime Minister’s residence, delving deep into India’s technological strides and their potential ramifications across diverse sectors.
Gates, lauding India’s monumental progress in Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), extolled its transformative prowess. Meanwhile, PM Modi illuminated his vision for harnessing technology to propel advancements in pivotal domains like healthcare, agriculture, and education.
Underlining India’s innovative healthcare approach, PM Modi underscored digital platforms' pivotal role in ensuring equitable access to top-tier medical services. Notably, he spotlighted the establishment of myriad Aarogya Mandirs in rural areas, seamlessly connecting them with cutting-edge hospitals to bolster healthcare reach.
Education emerged as a focal point, with PM Modi reiterating his steadfast commitment to providing enriching learning experiences for the nation's youth. Leveraging technology, he envisioned an educational landscape teeming with dynamic content aimed at captivating students' imaginations.
Amid discussions on agriculture, PM Modi unveiled ambitious plans to modernize age-old practices, with a keen eye on empowering rural women through initiatives like the ‘Namo Drone Didi’ program. This initiative seeks to equip women with technological prowess, catalysing transformative shifts in agricultural methodologies.
Both leaders underscored the imperative of democratizing digital infrastructure, with Gates commending India’s strides in bridging the digital divide and ensuring technology’s accessibility to all strata of society.
In closing, PM Modi exuded confidence in India’s ability to navigate the ongoing digital revolution, with Gates echoing optimism about the nation’s potential to harness technology as a driver of societal progress. This dynamic dialogue signals a promising era of technological innovation and inclusivity on India’s horizon.
