Gates, who is also the co-chairman and trustee of the Gates Foundation India, a noted not-for-profit organisation, participated in the Empowerment Through Nourishment campaign. Union Minister Smriti Irani, who spearheaded the campaign, praised Gate’s attempt to come up with his own rendition of the ‘shree anna khichdi’ and told the media, “Never before has a partner from the women and child development been adventurous enough to venture near the making of khichdi.”
The minister also shared a clip of the billionaire preparing and tasting khichdi on her Twitter handle. She dropped the video along with the caption, “recognising the Super Food of India and its POSHAN component, when Bill Gate gave tadka to Shree Anna Khichdi!"
Recognising the Super Food of India and its POSHAN component.. When @BillGates gave tadka to Shree Ann Khichdi! https://t.co/CYibFi01mi
The tweet soon gained traction on the microblogging platform. It amassed more than 210K views and more than 5,000 likes. Twitterati praised Irani's hosting skills and Gate's attempt to step out of his comfort zone and cook food. "Finally added the flavour to Khichdi. Khichdi is all about the final step of tadka. How humble of our union minister Mrs Smriti Z Irani and World's Business Icon Mr. Bill gates to be so grounded and nailed the thadka for a perfect Khichdi, " wrote a user. Another commented that there should have been a helping of aloo bharta along with a plate of khichdi. Another wrote, "This khichdi is not just for Microsoft people, the glow of this khichdi is visible in the world. Gr8."
@smritiirani @BillGates Alu bhurta bhi taste karana tha sath me ��
Addressing the campaign Gates lauded it for prioritising empowerment of women and child nutrition. “ I have to say that the Poshan campaign brings together many things that are great priorities. It's nutrition, and it's about helping women,” he was quoted as saying to a leading English daily.
The campaign aims to promote nourishment for pregnant women and children.
This was Gates' first visit to India since the Covid-19 pandemic. Before the tour commenced, the Microsoft founder took to Twitter to praise the country and it's untapped potential for innovation. "India gives me hope for the future ... as it has proven it can tackle big challenges."
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The billionaire met many bigwigs from various sectors like Ratan Tata, Anand Mahindra and Sachin Tendulkar on the tour. He also addressed hot-button issues such as climate change, nutrition, health and poverty alleviation multiple times during the tour.
India gives me hope for the future. I’m excited to visit next week and see the work being done by innovators and en… https://t.co/d1ogEXg7zh
From Elon Musk to Ratan Tata: Billionaires Who’ve Pledged To Donate Their Fortunes
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The billionaires living across the world seem to follow a mantra called- ‘sharing is caring. Besides being successful business magnates, these billionaires are also inspiring philanthropists, who have kept giving back to people and the environment in some or the other way. From Elon Musk to Ratan Tata, here’s a list of some of the most generous billionaires, who have promised to donate a major chunk of their wealth for a good cause.
The billionaires living across the world seem to follow a mantra called- ‘sharing is caring. Besides being successful business magnates, these billionaires are also inspiring philanthropists, who hav..
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The billionaires living across the world seem to follow a mantra called- ‘sharing is caring. Besides being successful business magnates, these billionaires are also inspiring philanthropists, who have kept giving back to people and the environment in some or the other way. From Elon Musk to Ratan Tata, here’s a list of some of the most generous billionaires, who have promised to donate a major chunk of their wealth for a good cause.
The billionaires living across the world seem to follow a mantra called- ‘sharing is caring. Besides being successful business magnates, these billionaires are also inspiring philanthropists, who hav..
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Back in 2012, Tesla founder, Elon Musk, had adopted the Giving Pledge. According to this pledge, the SpaceX CEO had committed to donating the majority of his wealth to charitable causes. According to the Forbes 2022 list, the Twitter chief is the richest man in the world with a net worth of $219 billion.
Back in 2012, Tesla founder, Elon Musk, had adopted the Giving Pledge. According to this pledge, the SpaceX CEO had committed to donating the majority of his wealth to charitable causes. According to..
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The Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, who is one of the richest men in the world, had reportedly announced his plans to donate the majority of his $124 bn fortune to charity. Over the last 12 years, the 58-years-old computer engineer has donated some major chunks of his wealth to cancer patients, homeless Americans, climate change.and more.
The Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, who is one of the richest men in the world, had reportedly announced his plans to donate the majority of his $124 bn fortune to charity. Over the last 12 years, the 58..
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Bill Gates is one of the creators of the Giving Pledge. The Microsoft co-founder in July had announced that he plans on giving away almost all of his $129 bn fortune to his philanthropic foundation - Bill & Melinda Gates. The billionaire had also said that he expects to drop off the list of the richest people in the world.
Bill Gates is one of the creators of the Giving Pledge. The Microsoft co-founder in July had announced that he plans on giving away almost all of his $129 bn fortune to his philanthropic foundation -..
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Another charitable billionaire on our list is Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Warren Buffett. According to Forbes, since 2000, Buffett has donated approximately $46 bn to Bill & Melinda Gates foundation. Not only this, but the billionaire has also pledged to donate $150 mn every year to The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, named in honour of his late wife. He created the Giving Pledge along with Bill Gates.
Another charitable billionaire on our list is Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Warren Buffett. According to Forbes, since 2000, Buffett has donated approximately $46 bn to Bill & Melinda Gates foundation. Not..
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The American business magnate, Mark Zuckerberg, is another billionaire who has signed the Giving Pledge and promised to donate a major chunk of his $67.3 bn wealth to charity. Meta CEO Zuckerberg along with his wife Priscilla Chan together run The Chan Zuckerberg initiative, which has an investment of 99 per cent of the couple’s wealth from their Facebook shares over their lifetime.
The American business magnate, Mark Zuckerberg, is another billionaire who has signed the Giving Pledge and promised to donate a major chunk of his $67.3 bn wealth to charity. Meta CEO Zuckerberg alo..
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American novelist and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott 2019 signed Bill Gates and Warren Buffett’s Giving Pledge, promising to give away the bulk of her $33.4 bn fortune. The Amazon founder’s ex-wife recently announced that she had donated $2 bn to 343 non-profit charitable organisations.
American novelist and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott 2019 signed Bill Gates and Warren Buffett’s Giving Pledge, promising to give away the bulk of her $33.4 bn fortune. The Amazon founder’s ex-wife r..
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The founder and CEO of Bloomberg Media, Michael Bloomberg has signed the Giving Pledge and promised to donate half of his wealth through his foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies. His philanthropy is focused on the environment, public health, the arts, government innovation and education.
The founder and CEO of Bloomberg Media, Michael Bloomberg has signed the Giving Pledge and promised to donate half of his wealth through his foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies. His philanthropy is ..
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Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard in September gave away the ownership of his company worth $3 billion. The businessman donated his apparel maker company and all its profits to protect wildlife, biodiversity and fight climate change.
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard in September gave away the ownership of his company worth $3 billion. The businessman donated his apparel maker company and all its profits to protect wildlife, biodi..
