Our nations are so close yet such a visit took 17 years. This will change & we will strengthen India-Nepal ties.

'Brand India' is built of 5 Ts - talent, tradition, tourism, trade and technology.

India has seen a dream of Digital India. From latest science to latest technology, everything should be available at the tip of one's finger.

We no longer live in a bipolar world. The world is interconnected and interdependent. You will have to connect with everybody at the same time. Even if there are two opposing countries, they will have to be friends. Now the times have changed.

The 'Idea of India' is an India of opportunity and aspiration. An India where: all are prosperous and happy, all are free from illness.

BRICS should be driven by 'People to People' contact. It should explore developing innovative mechanisms of Youth engagement.

We do not need men and women from other planets to develop India. Our people, our youth are skilled.