PM and Pichai discussed Google’s participation in India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed Google’s plans to open its global fintech operations center at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) in Gandhinagar.
The Prime Minister also appreciated Google’s partnership with HP to manufacture Chromebooks in India.
The appreciation were expressed when Modi had virtually interacted with CEO of Google and Alphabet Sundar Pichai on 16 Oct 2023.
During the interaction, Prime Minister and Pichai discussed Google’s plan to participate in expanding the electronics manufacturing ecosystem in India.
Modi acknowledged Google’s 100 languages initiative and encouraged efforts to make AI tools available in Indian Languages.
He also encouraged Google to work on AI tools for Good Governance.
Pichai informed the Prime Minister regarding Google’s plans to improve financial inclusion in India by leveraging the strength and reach of GPay and UPI.
He also emphasized Google’s commitment to contribute to the development trajectory of India.
The Prime Minister also invited Google to contribute to the upcoming Global Partnership on AI Summit, which will be hosted by India in December 2023 in New Delhi. Fiinews.com
