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).

I dream of a Digital India where 1.2 billion Connected Indians drive Innovation.

I believe that India is such a big country that one must do as much work as possible. So I keep doing that.

The world measures the government of a nation on the basis of its condition in its own country, on how strong their word is in their own country.

One of the peculiarities of Delhi is that the term 'reform' is associated only with passing of laws in Parliament.

Space may seem distant, but is an integral part of our daily life. It drives our modern communication and connects even the remotest family to the ordinary. India's space programme is a perfect example of our vision of Scale, Speed and Skill.

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.