Lakshmi & I were privileged to host philanthropist @melindagates, co-chair of @gatesfoundation & a powerful champion of sustainable development & gender equality worldwide.
Minister @Rajeev_GoI, @NITIAayog VC @suman_bery & CEO @paramiyer_ & @ChairmanIOCL joined me in briefing her on India’s lighthouse programs in a range of areas which her Foundation could support & inspire public private partnerships with Global South including Africa.
She was highly appreciative of India’s phenomenal strides under #PMModi Ji to deepen digital & financial inclusion, access to health, energy & mobility to benefit the poor especially during Covid; & how India’s innovative programs for empowerment have global replicatibility.
@HardeepSPuri @Rajeev_GoI @NITIAayog @suman_bery @paramiyer_ @ChairmanIOCL @MSDESkillIndia @gailindia @PetronetLNGLtd @ONGC_ @SwachhBharatGov @RoopaMishra77 @indiandiplomats @IndianDiplomacy @IndianEmbassyUS Traditional dress of Rajeev sir ❤️ 🙂