Technology is central to Development. It touches one and all, and is an important instrument of our national progress.

Importance of technology is increasing every day, we must not deprive our children of technology, if we do then it's a social crime.

I salute the poor of our country who have deposited more than Rs 20,000 crore in Jan Dhan Bank Accounts.

We need to embrace the change that digital connectivity can bring. Now, towns will come alongside places where optical fibre network is present.

Technology transforms people's lives. From mitigating poverty to simplifying processes, ending corruption to providing better services, Technology is omnipresent. It has become the single-most important instrument of human progress.

According to the World Health Organization, an average of Rs. 6500 per person was lost in India due to lack of cleanliness and hygiene. Swachh Bharat would make a significant impact on public health and in safeguarding income of the poor, ultimately contributing to the national economy.

Let us think about 'zero-defect and zero effect'. Zero defect in production with no adverse effect on the environment.