India's democracy where over 1 billion people have a voice in deciding their future is a world example of how governance can incorporate diversity into a movement for inclusive growth. New modes of democratic engagement, especially through using e-governance are allowing greater access to fundamental rights for all our people.

The importance of a journey is not measured by the distance covered, but by the destination reached.

India is once again ready to play the role of 'Vishvaguru' and work towards the benefit of mankind.

It is my absolute belief that Indians have unlimited talent. I have no doubt about our capabilities. I have a lot of faith in the entrepreneurial nature of our 1.25 billion people. There is a lot of capability. And I have a clear road-map to channel it.

When I went to a school in Japan, they told me that both the teachers and students perform cleaning tasks here to keep the schools clean. I wondered why can't we do it in India.

I dream of a Digital India where government is open, and governance is transparent.

Until teachers get their due it is difficult to bring about a change.