21st century is the century of knowledge and the world has always looked at India whenever knowledge finds prominence. Emergence of knowledge society is no more a slogan but has become a reality. Knowledge will be the fountainhead of all the activities that happen in human development.

Even small efforts to bring about a change in the social fabric eventually reap large fruits.

Women have an important role in agriculture. We need to introduce technology, which will help us harness the potential of women in agriculture. We need to divide the agriculture sector into three parts- regular farming, farming of trees and animal husbandry. If we are able to do this, the contribution of our women will increase even more.

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

Development has to result in jobs. What we need is not just more production, but mass production and production by masses.

Convergence of technology is important. One people, one mission, one nation, this will be possible then.

National festivals should become festivals of development. Republic Day or Independence Day should not be only about unfurling the Tricolour in the state capitals. We have to make them opportunities of Lok Shikshan (Mass Education).