Amaravati buzzes with anticipation as Microsoft co-founder and Gates Foundation chairman Bill Gates lands in the state on Monday for a high-profile visit. Accompanied by a delegation from his foundation, Gates is set to engage with top Andhra Pradesh leaders on transformative initiatives in education, health, and agriculture.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, and IT Minister Nara Lokesh top the meeting list. Discussions will dive deep into expanding ongoing projects backed by the Gates Foundation, aiming to amplify the state’s development agenda.
The day’s itinerary kicks off at 10 AM with Gates’ arrival at the state secretariat. From there, he’ll tour the Real Time Governance Society (RTGS) center, getting a firsthand look at how technology is revolutionizing administration. CM Naidu will personally brief him on RTGS policies and their tangible impacts.
A high-level meeting follows, involving cabinet members and departmental heads. Naidu plans a comprehensive presentation on Swarna Andhra Vision-2047 reforms, spotlighting public health, agriculture, education, and more. Key projects like MedTech, diagnostics services, and the flagship Sanjeevani initiative will take center stage, complete with live demonstrations.
The visit extends beyond offices to the fields. Gates’ team will head to a farm near Undavalli village in Amaravati, showcasing drone and AI-driven modern farming techniques that promise to boost productivity and sustainability.
This comes days after Naidu highlighted Sanjeevani’s role in delivering superior healthcare. Speaking in the assembly during thanks to the Governor’s address, he emphasized digital health records enabled by Gates Foundation support, ensuring personalized treatment for every citizen. The visit underscores Andhra Pradesh’s push for tech-led progress, potentially unlocking new collaborations for the state’s ambitious goals.