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Modi interacts with Google CEO Sundar Pichai, terms it 'fruitful'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Google CEO Sundar Pichai and discussed issues such as leveraging the power of technology to transform the lives of India's farmers and youth. The prime minister also shared pictures of the virtual interaction.

PM Narendra Modi interacts with Google CEO Sundar Pichai, terms it 'fruitful'
PM Narendra Modi interacts with Google CEO Sundar Pichai, terms it 'fruitful'
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Published : Jul 13, 2020, 2:30 PM IST

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with Google CEO Sundar Pichai and discussed a range of subjects like a new work culture in coronavirus times, data security and cyber safety.

The Prime Minister termed that interaction "fruitful" and lauded Google's efforts in the field of education, Digital India and digital payments.

"This morning, had an extremely fruitful interaction with Sundar Pichai. We spoke on a wide range of subjects, particularly leveraging the power of technology to transform the lives of India's farmers, youngsters and entrepreneur," the Prime Minister tweeted.

  • This morning, had an extremely fruitful interaction with @sundarpichai. We spoke on a wide range of subjects, particularly leveraging the power of technology to transform the lives of India’s farmers, youngsters and entrepreneurs. pic.twitter.com/IS9W24zZxs

    — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 13, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

During the interaction, the challenges that the global pandemic has brought to areas such as sports were also discussed.

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"During our interaction, Sundar Pichai and I spoke about the new work culture that is emerging in the times of COVID-19. We discussed the challenges the global pandemic has brought to areas such as sports. We also talked about the importance of data security and cyber safety," the Prime Minister tweeted

  • I was delighted to know more about the efforts of @Google in several sectors, be it in education, learning, @_DigitalIndia, furthering digital payments and more. @sundarpichai

    — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 13, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

"I was delighted to know more about the efforts of Google in several sectors, be it in education, learning, Digital India, furthering digital payments and more," he said in another tweet.

  • I was delighted to know more about the efforts of @Google in several sectors, be it in education, learning, @_DigitalIndia, furthering digital payments and more. @sundarpichai

    — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 13, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

The prime minister also shared pictures of the virtual interaction.

Pichai is the chief executive officer of Alphabet Inc and its subsidiary Google LLC. Pichai and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad would be addressing the sixth annual edition of "Google for India" later in the day.

With input from agencies.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with Google CEO Sundar Pichai and discussed a range of subjects like a new work culture in coronavirus times, data security and cyber safety.

The Prime Minister termed that interaction "fruitful" and lauded Google's efforts in the field of education, Digital India and digital payments.

"This morning, had an extremely fruitful interaction with Sundar Pichai. We spoke on a wide range of subjects, particularly leveraging the power of technology to transform the lives of India's farmers, youngsters and entrepreneur," the Prime Minister tweeted.

  • This morning, had an extremely fruitful interaction with @sundarpichai. We spoke on a wide range of subjects, particularly leveraging the power of technology to transform the lives of India’s farmers, youngsters and entrepreneurs. pic.twitter.com/IS9W24zZxs

    — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 13, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

During the interaction, the challenges that the global pandemic has brought to areas such as sports were also discussed.

Also read: Pompeo, Jaishankar, Nirmala Sitharaman to address virtual India Ideas summit

"During our interaction, Sundar Pichai and I spoke about the new work culture that is emerging in the times of COVID-19. We discussed the challenges the global pandemic has brought to areas such as sports. We also talked about the importance of data security and cyber safety," the Prime Minister tweeted

  • I was delighted to know more about the efforts of @Google in several sectors, be it in education, learning, @_DigitalIndia, furthering digital payments and more. @sundarpichai

    — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 13, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

"I was delighted to know more about the efforts of Google in several sectors, be it in education, learning, Digital India, furthering digital payments and more," he said in another tweet.

  • I was delighted to know more about the efforts of @Google in several sectors, be it in education, learning, @_DigitalIndia, furthering digital payments and more. @sundarpichai

    — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 13, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

The prime minister also shared pictures of the virtual interaction.

Pichai is the chief executive officer of Alphabet Inc and its subsidiary Google LLC. Pichai and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad would be addressing the sixth annual edition of "Google for India" later in the day.

With input from agencies.

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