I am a very optimistic man and only an optimistic man can bring optimism in the country.

Access to governance has to be guaranteed with transparent systems that deliver responses and outcomes. The strengthening of democratic governance empowers the population to become active partners in the growth process.

There should be momentum created for achievement of goals by 2022. When we celebrate the 75th anniversary of freedom we should achieve targets

Secularism is a term interpreted in many different ways by different people. For me, it has always been something very simple - putting India First

E-Governance to me is easy, effective and efficient governance.

The government must nurture an eco-system where the economy is primed for growth; and growth promotes all-rounddevelopment. Where development is employment-generating ; and employment is enabled by skills. Where skills are synced with production; and production is benchmarked to quality. Where quality meets global standards; and meeting global standards drives prosperity. Most importantly, this prosperity is for the welfare of all. That is my concept ofeconomic good governance and all round development.

Domains like Trade, Technology, Tourism, Talent and Tradition have the power to redefine existing paradigms.