MoU to be signed between India AI Mission & Bill Gates Foundation

Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashiwini Vaishnaw yesterday said that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed soon between India AI mission and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Mr Vaishnaw made this remark after meeting the founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates in New Delhi. 

In a social media post, Mr Vaishnaw emphasised the AI solutions for better crops, stronger healthcare, smarter education and climate resilience.

Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda also held a meeting with Mr Gates. During the



meeting, Mr Nadda acknowledged the Foundation’s valuable support in strengthening health systems and driving impactful initiatives. 

In a social media post, Mr Nadda said that they discussed the remarkable progress India has achieved in healthcare, particularly in maternal health, immunization, and sanitation, through collaboration with the Foundation. The two sides also look forward to renewing their Memorandum of Cooperation, furthering the shared commitment to ensuring affordable, accessible, and quality healthcare for all citizens.