Gates’ wealth to go back to society

BILL GATES, the world’s richest man, said yesterday he remains committed to putting his personal fortune back into society, not his children’s bank accounts.

On Monday, he pledged £63 million toward the prevention of the deadly virus in India. He announced that Microsoft would invest £250 million in India over the next three years toward computer literacy and information technology.

“I realised about 10 years ago, that my wealth has to go back to society,” Gates said.

“Initially, I thought I would do it when I retired, but some of the problems can’t wait that long for solutions, and I realised I’d have to do it in my lifetime.”