Microsoft Plans to Sign MoU with Karnataka for Skilling in Generative AI: MB Patil
Bengaluru, EXPRESS News: On Tuesday, Large and Medium Industries Minister MB Patil announced that Microsoft plans to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Karnataka state government to enhance skills in Generative AI and other emerging technologies.
The announcement followed a meeting between the minister and a Microsoft delegation led by Mr. Puneet Chandok, President of Microsoft India & South Asia, who discussed the company’s upcoming initiatives.
To establish Karnataka as one of India’s most AI-driven states, Microsoft intends to bring in solution experts to explore how AI can be integrated into investor support processes within the Department of Commerce & Industries, the minister explained.
The discussions also included Microsoft’s participation in the upcoming Global Investor Meet, with a focus on collaboration with Invest Karnataka to showcase Microsoft’s innovations during the event, scheduled to take place from February 12-14, 2025. Microsoft also plans to have senior leaders attend the meet and present their latest technologies, Patil noted.
The Microsoft delegation included Ms. Irina Ghose, Managing Director, Microsoft India; Ms. Sheenu Sehkhri, Strategy Head and Chief of Staff, Microsoft India & South Asia; Mr. Anish Chandy, Senior Director; Mr. Sandeep Mahapatra, Senior Account Manager – Industry Solutions; and Mr. Sreekant Kurup, Account Lead – Technology Strategist.
Dr. Selvakumar, Principal Secretary of the Department of Commerce & Industries, and Gunjan Krishna, Commissioner of the Department of Commerce & Industries, were also present at the meeting.
