Bill Gates on Monday visited Real Time Governance Society (RTGS) Centre at Andhra Pradesh Secretariat here to view utilisation of technology in governance. Pics/X (@ncbn)
Updated On: 2026-02-16 08:49 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
CM Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, and ministers welcomed Bill Gates and his delegation on arrival at the Secretariat. The Chief Minister introduced the ministers to Bill Gates
CM Naidu presented his Swarna Andhra 2047 vision to Gates, outlining priority sectors and exploring collaboration with the Gates Foundation
“The partnership with Gates Foundation will transform the development of the state,” Naidu said, expressing confidence that joint efforts would deliver strong results across sectors
The Chief Minister showcased Andhra Pradesh’s Real Time Governance System (RTGS), highlighting how technology is ensuring speed in governance and ease of doing business
Sharing his future roadmap, Naidu said Amaravati will emerge as a quantum valley, Visakhapatnam as a data and AI city, Kakinada as a green hydrogen hub, and Orvakal as a drone city
Bill Gates enquired about the functioning and progress of Data Lake, Aware 2.0, WhatsApp Governance, Sanjeevani project and Amaravati projects
Bill Gates examined the way the state government is gathering public opinion on the implementation of various schemes and policies
During a visit to a banana orchard in Undavalli village, Gates observed natural farming and the use of AI and drones in agriculture.
