Technology for me is discover, learn, evolve and implement. It combines 3Ss- speed, simplicity and service. Technology is fast, technology is simple and technology is a brilliant way to serve people. It is also a great teacher. The more we learn about technology and the more we learn through technology, the better it is.

People's participation is the essence of good governance.

I see Lord Buddha in the 21st Century across national borders, across faith systems, across political ideologies, playing the role of a bridge to promote understanding to counsel patience and to enlighten us with tolerance and empathy.

India offers demographic dividend, democracy and demand...3D. I have added a new D. De-regulation.

BJP is a political party with a difference that aims at good governance. This is proved by the fact that three of the five Chief Ministers according to a recent NDTV survey/poll are from BJP-ruled states.

Our education apparatus can't be one that produces robots. That can happen in laboratory. There has to be overall personality development.

I regularly interact with officers over tea; it is part of my working style.