On Oct 16, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual conversation with Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet. As outlined in an official press release, the debate centered on Google's efforts to strengthen India's electronics manufacturing sector. Prime Minister Modi praised Google's collaboration with HP to manufacture Chromebooks in India, indicating progress in the 'Make in India' effort.

The Prime Minister praised Google's notable '100 languages program' and called for translating AI tools into numerous Indian languages. He also encouraged Google to focus its efforts on AI technologies that might improve governance quality, emphasizing the importance of technology for the welfare of India.

In addition, PM Modi received information about Google's forthcoming establishment of its global fintech operations center at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) in Gandhinagar. The Prime Minister was apprised of Google's intentions to augment financial inclusion in India by harnessing the power and reach of GPay and the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This reaffirms Google's commitment to contributing to India's developmental trajectory.

Furthermore, Prime Minister Modi invited Google to participate in the future Global Partnership on AI Summit, which will be held in New Delhi in December 2023. This event highlights India's global leadership in artificial intelligence and signifies a collaborative effort to define the future of AI technology.

The debate between Prime Minister Modi and Sundar Pichai emphasizes the need for public-private partnerships to foster innovation and technical advancement in India and increase the country's worldwide influence.