India Is Known For Its

Women Have Talent And Intelligence But Due To Social Constraints And Prejudices, It Is Still A Long Distance Away From The Goal Of Gender Equality.

I Believe Economic Growth Should Translate Into The Happiness And Progress Of All. Along With It, There Should Be Development Of Art And Culture, Literature And Education, Science And Technology. We Have To See How To Harness The Many Resources Of India For Achieving Common Good And For Inclusive Growth.

Five Years Ago, When I Was Elected, I Had The Feeling That The President Doesn't Have Much To Do. I've Realized, Though, That This Is Not A Rubber-stamp Position.

India Seeks To Be A Permanent Member Of The U.n. Security Council... Things Like This Don't Happen Automatically, You Need Constant Dialogue And Discussion With The World.

It Is Important That The Decorum And Dignity Of The House Is Upheld At All Times. The Image Of Parliament In The Public Mind Should Be One Where Proceedings, Debates And Discussions Take Place With A View To Resolve Issues Through A Constructive And Co-operative Approach.