I have always believed that the ultimate purpose of economic policies and development policy is to meet the basic needs of our people. And for that, we need a fast-expanding economy.
Manmohan SinghSo 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.
Manmohan SinghIndia's infrastructure has to be modernized, has to be expanded at a rate which will I think be consistent with the growth requirements.
Manmohan SinghI think whatever I've done, I hope I've earned a footnote in India's long and tortuous history.
Manmohan Singh