Sundar Pichai: Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai received the prestigious Padma Bhushan award from the Indian envoy to the US. While receiving the award, Pichai said, “India is a part of me and I carry it with me wherever I go.” Pichai received the Padma Bhushan for 2022 in the Trade and Industry category. The award was announced for Pichai in Jaunuary 2022.
Padma Bhushan is the country’s third-highest civilian award. The Madurai-born Pichai received the award on Friday in San Francisco in the presence of close family members.
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‘Grateful to Indian government’
“I am deeply grateful to the Indian government and the people of India for this immense honour. India is a part of me, and I look forward to continuing the great partnership between Google and India, as we work together to bring the benefits of technology to more people,” Pichai said while accepting the award from India’s Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu.
“India is a part of me and I carry it with me wherever I go. I was fortunate to grow up in a family that cherished learning and knowledge,” he said.
India’s Consul General in San Francisco, T V Nagendra Prasad, was also present during the event.
Sandhu said that Pichai represented the limitless possibilities of technology for transformation. “He has been making commendable efforts towards making digital tools, and skills accessible to across various segments of the society in different parts of the globe,” he said.
Speed, simplicity and service
Sandhu recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision on technology that combines 3Ss – speed, simplicity and service, and hoped that Google would make full use of the digital revolution happening in India.
Pichai said that it was amazing to return to India many times over the years to see the rapid pace of technological change. The innovations created in India are benefitting people around the world — from digital payments to voice technology, he said. Businesses are seizing the opportunities for digital transformation, and more people have access to the internet than ever before, including in rural villages, Pichai said.
“Prime Minister Modi’s Digital India vision has certainly been an accelerator for that progress, and I’m proud that Google continues to invest in India, partnering with governments, businesses, and communities over two transformative decades,” Pichai said.
“Every new technology that arrived at our doorstep made our lives better. And that experience put me on a path to Google, and the chance to help build technology that improves the lives of people all over the world,” he said during his acceptance speech.
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On G20 presidency
Pichai also spoke about India taking over the G20 presidency. He said: “It’s an amazing opportunity to build consensus on strengthening the global economy by advancing an internet that is open, connected, secure, and works for everyone. That’s a goal we share, and are committed to advancing with you.” India formally assumed the G20 Presidency on Thursday.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to do this work together and bring the benefits of technology to more people. I look forward to continuing our great partnership,” Pichai said.
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