Co-founder of tech megalith Microsoft Bill Gates met Tata Sons chairman emeritus Ratan Tata and Tata Sons chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran on Wednesday. Tata and Gates, both known for their philanthropic efforts globally, talked at length about strengthening their joint efforts in the areas of health, diagnostics, and nutrition.
Gates Foundation India confirmed the development in a tweet. Gates Foundation India tweeted, “Our co-chair and founder Bill Gates had an enriching discussion with Ratan Tata and N Chandrasekaran, about their philanthropic initiatives. We look forward to strengthening our work together and partnering for health, diagnostics, and nutrition.”
Gates also met Bharat Ratna and former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali Tendulkar. Tendulkar shared the pictures of their meeting with Gates on Twitter. The Master Blaster of Indian cricket said meeting Bill Gates was a wonderful learning opportunity to learn about philanthropy including children’s healthcare.
Tendulkar tweeted, “We are all students for life. Today was a wonderful learning opportunity to gain perspectives on philanthropy– including children’s healthcare, which our foundation works on. Sharing ideas is a powerful way to solve the world’s challenges. Thanks for your insights, Bill Gates!”
Gates also met Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das and Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra on Tuesday.