Modi, Merkel will talk technology in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Oct 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel will discuss here on Tuesday the role of technology and innovation in manufacturing and IT services for the NDA government's 'Make in India' and 'Digital India' initiatives. While Merkel's trip to this tech hub from Monday night has been on cards as part of her three-day official visit to India since Sunday, Modi is joining her for first hand view of the 50-billion euro German auto major Bosch facility and learn how other German firms in the country will contribute to the make in India and digitise India projects. "Modi and Merkel will be apprised of our key innovation projects and commitments to skill development that can help the country become a manufacturing hub and a back office of the world," a Bosh India official told IANS ahead of their visit. After viewing presentations on Bosch engineering and business solutions and vocational centre, both leaders will walk through its facilities and interact with its executives. "Bengaluru is the city where you can see how German firms like Bosch, Siemens, SAP, BASF and Mercedes-Benz innovate and make in India products and solutions for its development," German Consul General Jorn Rohde said.