Bill Gates in Indian Parliament Today! Here's What Happened

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and chairman of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, visited the Indian Parliament in New Delhi.

Arriving around midday, Gates met Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda in a closed-door session, marking his third trip to India in three years. While official details remain sparse, the discussion likely centered on health initiatives, including India’s goal to eliminate tuberculosis by 2025, as well as advancements in immunization, nutrition, and health system resilience—areas aligning with the Gates Foundation’s priorities.

Gates’ visit coincides with his participation in the Confederation of Indian Industry’s “Future Forward” event, where he spoke on innovation’s role in public good. Earlier, on March 17, he met Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Krishi Bhawan, exploring rural development and agricultural innovation. Posts on X suggest his parliamentary appearance also ties to broader talks on India’s global health leadership and digital transformation, themes he’s championed in prior visits.

Later today, Gates is slated to meet Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in Amaravati to discuss Foundation collaborations in education, health, and agriculture, with agreements expected to be signed. His packed itinerary reflects India’s growing role as a hub for his philanthropic efforts—home to the Foundation’s largest non-U.S. office.