Updated Sep 23, 2024 09:20 IST
The MEA further added that the CEOs have expressed their strong interest in investing and collaborating with India. (Image: NarendraModi/X/ETNOW.in)
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PM Modi US Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held a fruitful roundtable with the CEOs of leading tech companies in New York. Organized by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), School of Engineering, the meeting focused on Artificial Intelligence and Quantum; Biotechnology and Life Sciences; Computing, IT and Communication; and Semiconductor technologies.
In the meeting the CEOs participated in a deep dive with Prime Minister on the evolving technology landscape at a global level and how these cutting-edge technologies are contributing to the well-being of people around the world including in India.
Sharing a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi said, “Had a fruitful roundtable with tech CEOs in New York, discussing aspects relating to technology, innovation and more. Also highlighted the strides made by India in this field. I am glad to see immense optimism towards India.”
Had a fruitful roundtable with tech CEOs in New York, discussing aspects relating to technology, innovation and more. Also highlighted the strides made by India in this field. I am glad to see immense optimism towards India. pic.twitter.com/qW3sZ4fv3t
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 23, 2024
The Prime Minister also highlighted the economic transformation happening in India, particularly in electronics and information technology manufacturing, semiconductors, biotech, and green development.
“He stated that his government was committed to making India a global hub of semiconductor manufacturing. He also dwelt on India’s BIO E3 policy to develop India into a biotech powerhouse. On AI, he noted that India’s policy is to promote AI for All, underpinned by its ethical and responsible use,” the MEA said in a statement.
The MEA further added that the CEOs have expressed their strong interest in investing and collaborating with India. “India’s growing prominence as a global technology hub, driven by its innovation-friendly policies and flourishing market opportunities, got much appreciation from the tech leaders. They also agreed that investing in startups would be a synergistic opportunity to innovate and develop newer technologies in India,” reads the statement.
