Gates meets Prasad, discusses e-payments, digital drive

November 17, 2016 17:41

Microsoft founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates today met IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and discussed ways in which his Foundation could participate in areas such as digital inclusion, healthcare, e-agriculture and e-payments.

"It's a very exciting time in India and digital platform opportunities are amazing," Gates, who is also the co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, said after the 30-minute meeting.

The Indian government has invested in payment banks and payment infrastructure, he said adding, "Now, its the case of building application on top of those."

"We need to work on health applications, agriculture applications, and our Foundation is committed to working in these areas. So, our relation with the ministry will be critical," Gates said.

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