- Bill Gates praised India as a global leader in vaccines and highlighted the country’s significant strides in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Gates expressed his optimism about India’s future, emphasizing the remarkable rate of improvement across various sectors.
- India’s swift response to the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in vaccine production, garnered praise from Gates.
- Gates emphasized the positive growth trajectory of the Indian economy, echoing sentiments shared during discussions with investor Warren Buffett.
- He underscored India’s willingness to extend assistance to other nations, emphasizing the importance of global collaboration in addressing shared challenges.
- In recognition of his contributions to global health, education, and climate change mitigation, Gates was honored with the KISS Humanitarian Award 2023.
In an exclusive interview with ANI, Bill Gates, renowned philanthropist and co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, praised India as a global leader in vaccines and highlighted the country’s significant strides in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Gates expressed his optimism about India’s future, emphasizing the remarkable rate of improvement across various sectors.
Gates lauded India’s role in vaccine development, stating that the country is at the forefront of innovation in this critical area. He highlighted the collaborative efforts to develop new vaccines, underscoring investments made with Indian partners to drive progress in vaccine research and production.
India’s swift response to the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in vaccine production, garnered praise from Gates. He commended initiatives such as the AstraZeneca vaccine, emphasizing India’s ability to quickly ramp up production to meet global demand. Gates acknowledged the significant impact of India’s vaccination efforts in reducing child mortality rates, attributing much of the improvement to the widespread adoption and distribution of vaccines.
Furthermore, Gates emphasized the positive growth trajectory of the Indian economy, echoing sentiments shared during discussions with investor Warren Buffett. He cited India’s focus on education as a key driver of economic growth, highlighting the role of political competition in driving improvements in essential services such as healthcare and education.
In the realm of AI, Gates applauded India’s innovation ecosystem, citing individuals like Nandan Nilekani and organizations like Wadhwani for their contributions to leveraging AI for social good, particularly in healthcare and agriculture. He praised India’s Digital Public Infrastructure and democratic system, describing it as “magical” for prioritizing economic development and innovation.
During his recent visits to India, including engagements with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik of Odisha, Gates reaffirmed his foundation’s commitment to supporting India’s efforts in AI and other critical areas. He underscored India’s willingness to extend assistance to other nations, emphasizing the importance of global collaboration in addressing shared challenges.
In recognition of his contributions to global health, education, and climate change mitigation, Gates was honored with the KISS Humanitarian Award 2023. His conversations with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar underscored India’s commitment to sharing its expertise and resources with the international community, reaffirming the country’s leadership role on the global stage.
As India continues to make strides in vaccines and AI, Gates reiterated his confidence in India’s ability to drive positive change and serve as a beacon of innovation and collaboration on the world stage.
(With inputs from agencies)
