India, March 20 -- In a significant move towards public health advancement, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the Gates Foundation will collaborate with the Maharashtra government to make the state malaria-free. The announcement followed Fadnavis' meeting with Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates at the Sahyadri guest house in Mumbai.

The Gates Foundation, known globally for its work in healthcare, poverty reduction, and education, will assist Maharashtra in not just eradicating malaria but also in adopting AI-driven innovations across health, agriculture, and infrastructure. Gates, currently visiting India, had earlier met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other key leaders in New Delhi.

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