Nuclear power generation has been given a thrust by the use of uranium-based fuel [which US is set to supply to India if the deal comes through]. However, there would be a requirement for ten-fold increase in nuclear power generation even to attain a reasonable degree of energy self-sufficiency for our country

Life is a difficult game. You can win it only by retaining your birthright to be a person

To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion to your goal

I am not a Handsome Guy, But I can give hand to some one who need beauty is in heart not in face – Abdul Kalam

Our nation is facing a major challenge of uplifting 260 million people who are below poverty line and we have to give better life for many millions who are on border line of poverty or just above the poverty line. To meet the needs of one billion people we have the mission of transforming India into a developed nation …. We have identified five areas where India has a core competence on integrated action for agriculture, food processing, education and health care, reliable and quality electric power, surface transport and infrastructure for all parts of the country, information technology and other strategic sectors

I have already met one million youth and when they grow up what they will say about me is most important for me