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Bill Gates Arrives in Andhra, Meets Ministers Ahead of AI Summit

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates arrived in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, where he was received by state minister Nara Lokesh and other officials for discussions on potential collaborations with the Gates Foundation. The meetings focused on partnerships in health, agriculture, education, and technology-driven governance. Gates is in India to attend the AI-India Impact Summit in New Delhi, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate. The summit, hosted from February 16-20, represents India's ambition to shape an inclusive and responsible global AI future.

Key Points: Bill Gates in India for AI Summit, Meets AP Ministers

  • Gates to attend AI-India Impact Summit
  • Met by Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh
  • Discussions on health, agriculture & tech partnerships
  • PM Modi to inaugurate summit in Delhi
  • Summit aims for inclusive AI future
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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates arrives in Amravati, will attend AI-India Impact Summit

Microsoft's Bill Gates arrives in Amaravati, meets Andhra ministers for partnership talks ahead of the AI Impact Summit inaugurated by PM Modi.

"We have now proceeded to the Secretariat for discussions on strengthening partnerships in health, agriculture, education, and technology-driven governance. - Nara Lokesh"

Amaravati, February 16

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates arrived in Amravti, Andhra Pradesh ahead of attending the AI-India Impact summit in Delhi. Andhra Pradesh Minister and Telugu Desam Party leader Nara Lokesh received Gates at the Airport and expressed optimism about future collaborations.

In a post on X, Lokesh wrote, "Welcome to Amaravati, Mr. Bill Gates. It was a pleasure to receive the Chair of the Gates Foundation at Gannavaram Airport today, along with my colleagues Home Minister Smt. Anitha Garu, Agriculture Minister Sri Atchannaidu Garu & Health Minister Sri Satya Kumar Garu. We have now proceeded to the Secretariat for discussions on strengthening partnerships in health, agriculture, education, and technology-driven governance. Andhra Pradesh looks forward to working closely with the Gates Foundation to create scalable, impactful solutions for our people."

Gates is among the top global leaders who will be attending the AI Impact Summit that is being held in India from February 16 to 20, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to inaugurate the expo today at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

Meanwhile, ahead of the Summit, the Prime Minister welcomed the delegates coming to India and highlighted the country's progress in the field of science and tech--making an indelible contribution to global development.

He said on X, "It is a matter of immense pride for us that people from all over the world are coming to India for the India AI Impact Summit. This also shows the capability of our country's youth. This occasion is further proof that our country is progressing rapidly in the field of science and technology and is making an important contribution to global development."

PM Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. An unprecedented roster of Presidents, Prime Ministers, Crown Princes, and the brightest minds from Silicon Valley and beyond will converse at the Bharat Mandapam as India is set to host the AI Impact Summit 2026 next week.

From February 16 to 20, the Impact Summit, the first international AI summit hosted in the Global South, showcases New Delhi's ambition: to shape an AI future that is inclusive, responsible, and impactful. At the core is India's audacious vision for sovereign AI.

- ANI

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Rohit P
PM Modi is right to highlight our youth's capability. Hosting such a major global AI summit puts India firmly on the tech world map. We're not just participants anymore; we're leading the conversation from the Global South. Jai Hind!
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Arjun K
While the summit and high-profile visits are great for optics, I sincerely hope the focus remains on "impact" as the summit's name suggests. We need AI solutions for Indian problems—better crop yields, affordable healthcare diagnostics, and bridging the education gap. Let's see actionable outcomes.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the focus on 'sovereign AI'. It's crucial for a country of India's size and digital ambition to develop its own capabilities and not be overly reliant on foreign tech giants. Collaborations like with Gates Foundation are good, but the core IP should remain here.
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Karthik V
Good to see Andhra Pradesh getting this attention. Hope the discussions at the secretariat translate into smart governance tools for our people. AI in governance can reduce corruption and improve service delivery if implemented transparently.
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Nisha Z
The summit is a proud moment, no doubt. But as a tech professional, I hope the conversations go beyond hype and address real challenges like data privacy, ethical AI, and job displacement. We need a framework that protects citizens while fostering innovation.

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