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

Unless India stands up to the world, no one will respect us. In this world, fear has no place. Only strength respects strength

My government is committed towards creating such an environment so that the latent potential of our people can blossom and create a new India of our dreams

All birds find shelter during a rain. But Eagle avoids rain by flying above Clouds. Problemms are common, but attitude makes the difference – APJ Abdul Kalam

Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success

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