Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai gained the Padma Bhushan—the very best civilian honor given by way of India—from India’s Ambassador to the USA Taranjit Singh Sindhu. Soon, after receiving the respect, Pichai penned his ideas at the award, how India formed him, why he’s constructive about tech and India, and extra. Here is what he mentioned:
On the Padma Bhushan award
“I am deeply grateful to the Indian government and the people of India for this immense honour. It is incredibly meaningful to be honored in this way by the country that shaped me,” said Pichai. He also said that he carries India with him wherever he goes as it is a part of him.
On returning to India
“It’s been so amazing to return to India many times over the years to see the rapid pace of technological change. Increasingly the innovations created in India are benefiting people around the world — from digital payments to voice technology, he said.
On why he believes India “can and must continue to lead”
Citing the example of a Google Translate feature where 24 new languages were added — eight of them native to those in India, Pichai said “it means so much to see how people can access information and knowledge in their preferred language, and see the world open up to them in new ways .”
Which is why he mentioned that he is still “so constructive about era, and why I imagine India can and should proceed to guide.”
He further said that he sees so much opportunity ahead. “Next year, India will take over leadership of the G20. It’s an amazing opportunity to build consensus on strengthening the global economy by advancing an internet that is open, connected, secure, and works for everyone, a goal we share.”
The Google CEO additionally added that he seems to be ahead to proceeding the nice partnership between Google and India, “as we work together to bring the benefits of technology to more people.”
On Google’s endured funding in India
Pichai mentioned he’s proud that Google continues to spend money on India, partnering with governments, companies and communities over two transformative many years. Google just lately introduced that it is going to be making an investment $10 billion in India’s virtual long term “working to enable more affordable internet access, building products for India’s unique needs, helping businesses of all sizes in their digital transformation, and using AI to tackle big societal challenges.”
On the Padma Bhushan award
“I am deeply grateful to the Indian government and the people of India for this immense honour. It is incredibly meaningful to be honored in this way by the country that shaped me,” said Pichai. He also said that he carries India with him wherever he goes as it is a part of him.
On returning to India
“It’s been so amazing to return to India many times over the years to see the rapid pace of technological change. Increasingly the innovations created in India are benefiting people around the world — from digital payments to voice technology, he said.
On why he believes India “can and must continue to lead”
Citing the example of a Google Translate feature where 24 new languages were added — eight of them native to those in India, Pichai said “it means so much to see how people can access information and knowledge in their preferred language, and see the world open up to them in new ways .”
Which is why he mentioned that he is still “so constructive about era, and why I imagine India can and should proceed to guide.”
He further said that he sees so much opportunity ahead. “Next year, India will take over leadership of the G20. It’s an amazing opportunity to build consensus on strengthening the global economy by advancing an internet that is open, connected, secure, and works for everyone, a goal we share.”
The Google CEO additionally added that he seems to be ahead to proceeding the nice partnership between Google and India, “as we work together to bring the benefits of technology to more people.”
On Google’s endured funding in India
Pichai mentioned he’s proud that Google continues to spend money on India, partnering with governments, companies and communities over two transformative many years. Google just lately introduced that it is going to be making an investment $10 billion in India’s virtual long term “working to enable more affordable internet access, building products for India’s unique needs, helping businesses of all sizes in their digital transformation, and using AI to tackle big societal challenges.”
