"Whenever an Indian goes to any part of the world and makes a difference there, we feel proud."

"Power, Water and Roads...Earlier only these were considered as basic requirements for the poor. But we have added more to it - Education and Health. By giving impetus to these five elements, we are not only creating employment opportunities but also securing their future. And, that is why the mantra of 'Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas' is resonating across the country."

"Today, we have the highest amount of foreign direct investment after Independence. The entire world says that at more than 7% growth, we are the fastest growing economy. Whether it is the World Bank, IMF, credit agencies, even UN agencies... they all say India is growing rapidly."

"Those who believe in humanity must come together to fight for it as one, and speak against this menace in one voice. Terrorism must be de-legitimized."

"Gone are the days when it was enough to urge the workers of the world to unite. Now, it is the time to say- Shramiks, unite the world!"

"India is a youthful country. A country with such a major percentage of youth has the capability to change not only its own, but the fate of the entire world"

"Lakhs of families in the country are deprived of energy connectivity. Fruits of development will not reach the common man until energy connectivity reaches every last household of the country. In the age of globalization, we have no option but to make a quantum leap in energy production and connectivity"

"Under the new Civil Aviation Policy, regional connectivity has become a priority area and this will bring more tourists."

"We want the entire world to prosper, we believe in Vishwa Kalyan."

"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."

"The ultimate objective of subsidies should be to empower the poor, to break the cycle of poverty, and become foot-soldiers in our war on poverty."

"India seeks an Asia of shared prosperity, where the success of one nation becomes the strength of the other. Growth must be more inclusive within and across nations. This is not only the obligation of national governments, but also a regional responsibility. Above all, India's progress will be an Asian success story. And, it will help make our Asian dream a bigger reality."

"In our country, only what is talked about is seen as reform. If it isn't talked about, it isn't seen as reform. It shows our ignorance. My mantra is reform to transform, and I say in my government - Reform, Perform and Transform."

"Jobs should be offered on the basis of merit and not 'Seefarish'"

"Yoga is a vision for a harmonious future for humanity. It is an "??????" i.e. a state of mind not "????????"."

"The country has 80 crore youth. They are below 35 years of age. If youth have the skill, they can change the destiny of this country. And we are laying stress on this."

"To me technology used wisely is a catalyst to magically transforming the way we live."

"Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojana is a reflection of how rich India's poor are at heart. Without any obligation to put any money in the 0 balance accounts, they didn't open an empty account"

"India is poised to contribute as a new engine of global growth. A larger Indian economy has multiple benefits for the world. India presents a large and growing market. But India is much more than a market. India is a reliable partner; a source of high quality scientific, engineering and managerial talent."

"Startups are the engines of exponential growth, manifesting the power of innovation. Several big companies today are startups of yesterday. They were born with a spirit of enterprise and adventure kept alive due to hardwork and perseverance and today have become shining beacons of innovation."

"We, the present generation, have the responsibility to act as a trustee of the rich natural wealth for the future generations. The issue is not merely about climate change; it is about climate justice."

"I am sure our athletes will win hearts of the world and will show the world what India is all about."

"India is one of the world economy's brightest spots. We have low inflation, a low balance of payments current account deficit, and a high rate of growth. This is the result of good policy, not good fortune."

"The economic links between India and Switzerland countries are strong and vibrant. Many Swiss companies are household names in India. Ties of collaboration in trade, investment, science and technology and skill development benefit both our societies."

"Some people like to remain in 'Nirasha'. And they are not satisfied till they have spoken about it to other people."

"Major policy reform in the petroleum sector. Under the new Hydrocarbon Exploration Licensing Policy, there will be pricing and marketing freedom and a transparent revenue-sharing methodology. This will eliminate many layers of bureaucratic controls."

"India believes in taking everyone together. Nepal was rattled with an earthquake. We provided assistance to them. We did so, on the grounds of humanity. Be it Yemen or Maldives, we tried to provide assistance at our best. Humanity is our central inspiration."

"India is a land of potentials and now, it is also a land of enabling policy environment. It is a nation of 1.25 billion people blessed with the extraordinary resources in the form of 800 million youth. At a time when the global economy remains weak the world speaks in one voice that India is the new bright spot of hope for our region and the world."

"We have drastically reduced leakages in the Employment Guarantee scheme and ensured that money reaches those for whom it is intended. We have focused on creating durable assets that benefit the population, rather than the touts."

"Since we took office, inflation, the fiscal deficit and the balance of payments current account deficit have all fallen. GDP growth, foreign exchange reserves, stock market valuations, and investor confidence have all increased. This success is the result of a series of well thought out policies."

"The eight-fold path of Lord Buddha prescribes the path of well being of societies and nations. It is a message of kindness, love and compassion for all. This is a path that tells us to reach out to the weakest and the poorest in our societies. It is a path to a more a sustainable planet."

"Parliament has recently passed a new law on inland waterways which will enable the rapid development of this efficient mode of transport. This will increase the number of navigable waterways from 5 to 106."

"Schemes must be made for the welfare of the poor, not keeping in mind considerations of the ballot box."

"For the development of India. the development of eastern India is essential"

"The entire Nation has joined hands to make the dream of a Digital India into a reality. Youngsters are enthusiastic, industry is supportive and the government is proactive. India is yearning for a digital revolution."

"We need to cut subsidy leakages, not subsidies themselves."

"Usually it is one or two things that are talked about, but today growth has being talked about in all sectors. Electricity production has gone up and so has demand. Infrastructure work is also growing rapidly and that happens when there is demand in the economy. From all this it looks like we have moved ahead to better days."

"Neem coating of urea ensured corruption stops and farmers get the urea that they need."

"There are 18,500 villages in the country where electricity is yet to reach. We want to ensure these villages are electrified within the next 1000 days"

"I see Lord Buddha doing to our collective spiritual well-being what global trade did to our collective economic well-being and the digital internet did to our collective intellectual well-being."

"A very unique feature of the Indo-American relationship is the critical role of the Indian-American community in the US economy. It is rare that emigrants from one nation, who become immigrants in another, enjoy such high respect and repute in both countries. Indian-Americans are a powerful cementing force in our growing economic and cultural ties."

"This time we are sending the contingent in advance, so that players are familiar with local conditions. Earlier they got only few days."

"Give water to the farmers of this country and see the wonders they can do. Through the Pradhanmantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, we want to ensure that water reaches every village across the length and breadth of the country."

"We are not only celebrating International Yoga day, we are training the human mind to begin a new era of peace, Sadbhavana."

"All of us have to ensure that our future generations lead a life of peace, dignity and mutual respect. We need to sow the seeds of a conflict-free world, and in this endeavour, Buddhism and Hinduism have a great contribution."

"Nothing is more satisfying than working day and night for the poor."

"My focus is on governance. Country has been at greatest loss because governments were run only for elections. Governments must not run only for elections. The government should be a bona fide attempt of meeting the demands and expectations of the common people."

"In two years, we have managed to overcome the odds and register an impressive economic performance."

"India's strength lies in her villages. Our aim is to bridge the differences between rural and urban India. We want our villages to have all the facilities that are there in the cities."

"India's economic success is the hard-won result of prudence, sound policy and effective management."