Bill Gates meets Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in Patna, lauds govt efforts to fight poverty

Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates on Sunday, vember 17, met Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and praised his government for progress in fighting poverty and disease in last 20 years, saying only a few places have been able to surpass achievements me by state. Along with Nitish Kumar, deputy  CM Sushil Kumar Modi was also present at meeting that took place at Chief Minister's Secretariat in Patna.

As per reports, Nitish Kumar  reiterated his commitment and said,

" Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is committed for continued partnership to find solutions to state’s critical health and development goals."

It was also reported that two discussed prioritisation of structural reforms in health sector with a need to strengn primary health care. Gates said that  probability of an infant w born in Bihar reaching its fifth birthday is more than double that of two deces ago. He said that we have to ensure that all children are healthy and able to get a good education. He furr said that his foundation is committed to working with state government to achieve this goal.

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An official release also highlighted decisive actions me by Bihar government towards reforming state health system through creation of a Public Health Manment Cre for delivering good quality clinical care and bringing more ministrative and manment capacity into public health. Gates was furr informed about chief minister's flagship program 'Jal-Jivan-Hariyali', an inter-departmental effort to combat effects of climate change. 

Jal Jeevan Mission initiated by Government promotes people to recycle water in ir house, societies and even cities. This will in turn help in promoting building and using more toilets. government has decided to spend 3.5 lakh crores on Jal Jeevan Mission.

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