Bill Gates reaches Odisha to meet Naveen Patnaik, attend various programs

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Bhubaneswar:

Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates arrived in the Odisha capital on Tuesday night and is scheduled to participate in a series of events on Wednesday, including one that will focus on the use of artificial intelligence for farmers.

Apart from meeting Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Mr Gates will also attend other programs related to ‘Jaga Mission’ (a scheme for slum development), ‘Mukta’ scheme (local employment opportunities for the urban poor) and ‘Mission Shakti’, officials said. Will participate in. ,

India has made significant progress in enhancing economic growth, technological advancement and social development. Watch the video to know why this makes us co-chairs, @Bill GatesInspired to visit the country again. pic.twitter.com/7BOLtWSgDn

– Gates Foundation India (@BMGFIndia) 26 February 2024

Since 2017, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment and Department of Fisheries and Animal Resources of the Government of Odisha have collaborated with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for innovation in data-driven decision making, he said.

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