A nation with a strong defence industry will not only be more secure. It will also reap rich economic benefits - it can boost investment, expand manufacturing, support enterprise, raise the technology level and increase economic growth in the country.

A youthful nation like ours must leave an impact in the entire world.

I dream of a Digital India where high-speed Digital Highways unite the Nation.

A vital element in keeping the peace is our military establishment. Our arms must be mighty, ready for instant action, so that no potential aggressor may be tempted to risk his own destruction.

We need an adequate defense, but every arms dollar we spend above adequacy has a long-term weakening effect upon the nation and its security.

My 2020 Vision for India is to transform it into a developed nation. That cannot be abstract; it is a lifeline.