Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates assured Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu that he would support Andhra Pradesh in technology, app development and start-ups, education, health and immunisation programmes.
After attending a private dinner hosted by Mr. Gates in Davos, Mr. Naidu had a 40-minute meeting with him. The Chief Minister made a presentation on AP’s Innovation and Start-up Policy and also about the skill development programme to him.
The Microsoft co-founder, who met the Chief Minister after 10 years, said he would explore the possibility of setting up Microsoft Development Centre in the State. The Chief Minister interacted with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and discussed about investment opportunities.
In another 30-minute meeting with Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt, Chief Minister got an assurance from him that the company would support AP in its digital literacy programme, a press release from the Chief Minister’s office said. In other meetings during the day, the Chief Minister met with B. Goenka of the Welspun group and also took part in a session on “Global Dilemmas: Building responsible supply chains for tomorrow’s consumers.”
He also met Sunil Mittal of Bharti group and discussed about 4G services in the State. Meanwhile, Mr. Naidu has decided to extend his trip by another day.
A.P. Chief Minister attends private dinner hosted by Microsoft co-founder
Correction
>>In a news item, “Gates promises support to A.P.” (January 24, 2015), Mr. Eric Schmidt’s designation was mentioned as CEO of Google. Actually he is an Executive Chairman .
