Former Google CEO would love to see Indian-built apps used in US

The former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the American tech giant Google Eric Schmidt on Monday had stated that he would love to see Indian-built applications being used in America. "I would love to see an Indian built data system for the world. That would be the biggest win," Schmidt said during an event held here while talking about his expectations from the US-India relations. 

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'US and India as seamless partners'

Expressing optimism over the ties between the two countries, Schmidts said, "My aspiration is to see the connection between the US and India as seamless partners. There is definitely potential to achieve that in the next five-eight years. The question is how we will achieve it."

The event was also attended by the CEO and co-founder of American multinational conglomerate Alphabet Inc., Larry Page. "The tools needed to create a great economy already exist in India. There is abundant talent and good instincts to manage money. The key to a success story for India will lie in defining its contribution towards innovation for the future, for example in the field of Artificial Intelligence," Page said. 

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'Bridgital Nation'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, October 20, unveiled a new book 'Bridgital Nation,' by N Chandrasekaran and Roopa Purushothaman. PM Modi commended the efforts of the authors and mentioned the ethos and relevance of the book in current times. Industrialist and former Chairman of Tata Group, Ratan Tata was also present at the launch event.

PM Modi said, "Positivity, creativity and constructive mindset are result of the thinking required to solve the problems of the nation. It is the positivity, optimism and the confidence on one's talent and resources that induces energy and enthusiasm to lay the roots of a New India. I am confident that aspirational India will continue to inspire and will also give a new outlook to society's pessimists."

On the importance of technology, the PM said, "The book has come out at a time when technology is being viewed as a challenge to India's democratic dividend. In this book, the government's vision of 'Binding Technology' has been strengthened. Technology is a bridge and not a divider. It is a talent force multiplier and not a threat. It is a bridge between aspirations and achievement and between demand and delivery." 

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(With inputs from ANI)