Bill Gates in India: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates visited a slum in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday morning and interacted with the people living there. He also visited Biju Adarsh Colony in Maa Mangala Basti along with state government officials.
Gates also interacted with slum dwellers and members of women self-help groups (SHGs) working there. State Development Commissioner Anu Garg said, “We apprised them that the slum dwellers have got land rights, tap water connection, toilets and electricity supply. He expressed happiness over converting the slum area into a model colony.’
State Urban Development Secretary G Mathi Vathanan said Gates interacted with the beneficiaries of various welfare schemes of the government. A resident of the colony said that Bill Gates, a people-friendly person, interacted with them and asked about the change in their lifestyle as a result of the schemes. “” “They asked how we were living before and what our current situation is now,” “the person said.”‘
Gates arrived here on Tuesday and will meet Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik later in the day. Various departments of the state government are working closely with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Bill Gates to meet CM Patnaik in Bhubaneswar today; Several programmes will be held
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has arrived in Odisha. He arrived at the Biju Patnaik Airport on Tuesday night. He was accorded a warm welcome by the state government. He is scheduled to attend a number of programmes in Bhubaneswar today. However, he reached Mangala Basti early in the morning for the darshan of Devi Maa. He will also meet Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
Jagran Correspondent, Bhubaneswar. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, along with his team, reached Maa Mangala Basti in Bhubaneswar early on Wednesday morning. Senior officials of the Government of Odisha were also present on the occasion.
Bill Gates visits his mother.
After arriving at Maa Mangala Basti in Bhubaneswar in the wee hours today, Bill Gates interacted with the residents of the Basti. He sought to know from the slum dwellers whether they were getting the basic amenities required for a person or not. He looked around the village.
Bill Gates will be involved in many programs today.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates arrived at the Biju Patnaik Airport on Tuesday night. He was accorded a warm welcome by the state government. Bill Gates has many programs scheduled today, under which he reached Maa Mangala Basti early in the morning.
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