<h1>Gates Foundation and Maharashtra partner to eradicate malaria, boost AI in health and agriculture, and empower women with tech skills.</h1> The Gates Foundation will collaborate with the Maharashtra government to eradicate malaria from the state, as announced by the Chief Minister. The partnership will also explore the use of Artificial Intelligence in health, agriculture, and infrastructure. During Bill Gates' visit to India, discussions included Maharashtra's initiatives for youth, women, and farmers, as well as technology adoption. Plans include establishing a 'Skill University' with Microsoft and training 10,000 women in AI. The state aims to become a model for digital governance and service rights.