So outside agriculture, in manufacturing and services, we must create a lot more jobs. But that also means that we must ensure that our systems of general education and technical education are in line with the job requirements that a more modern manufacturing and a more modern services sector would require.

Ethical and responsible behavior needs to become the cornerstone of corporate behavior

I do believe that India is a unique case. And you need I think exceptional skills I think to incorporate Indian into the world nuclear order.

We have to walk on two legs. We have to create conditions in which manufacturing and services - the economy outside agriculture - move and move fast enough. And at the same time the working force that is available must have skills which will fit the kind of jobs which will be in demand.

I believe that without looking at each other as rivals or as competitors, in a democratic India, operating in the framework of an open economy, an open society has, I think, some significance for developing countries, not only in Asia but outside Asia.

We should put more money in health. We should put more money in devising credible social safety nets for the poor.

I have always believed India is a country blessed by God with enormous entrepreneurial skills.