Google CEO Sundar Pichai today announced an investment of Rs. 75 thousand crore in India over the next 5 to 7 years through Google for India Digitisation Fund.

Addressing Google for India event, Mr. Pichai asserted that the latest move is a reflection of the company’s confidence in the future of India and its digital economy.

He said the investments will focus on four key areas of India’s digitisation.

They are enabling affordable access and information to every Indian in their own language, building new products and services relevant to India’s unique needs, empowering businesses as they continue to embark in digital transformation, and leveraging technology and Artificial Intelligence for social good in areas like healthcare, education and agriculture.