Modi asked us to make India our home: Cisco head John Chambers

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jun 18 2015 | 7:28 PM IST
Global head of US technology giant Cisco today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the company's manufacturing and business commitment for India under 'Digital India' programme.
"We met Prime Minister this morning and he was very clear about his vision for people and how technology can change life of individuals here.
"India is our second headquarter and Prime Minister today said that make it your home," Cisco Systems Chairman and CEO John Chambers said here.
He added that the PM is very clear on initiatives under Digital India and all steps in the programme are inter-connected.
"If you think about different initiatives that are part of Digital India, we believe we can play tremendous role in everyone of these.
"If manufacturing is important for you, for your government, it is important for us too," Cisco's CEO Designate Chuck Robbins said.
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First Published: Jun 18 2015 | 7:28 PM IST

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