Date: 01/04/2013
India doesn't need acts, it needs action: Narendra Modi
Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2013, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi says "Our mindset is our biggest problem. We must be able to convert difficulties into opportunities
http://conclave.intoday.in/video/india-today-conclave-2013-narendra-modi-gujarat-development/3713/39/76.html
· People ask how to achieve 9% growth. I say give businesses in the hands of women and you'll achieve 9% growth target: Modi
· Demographic dividend and democracy dividend. These are the factors which will ensure that this is the century of India and not China: Modi
· My philosophy in life is, 'in your life never think of becoming, think of doing.' Narendra Modi on whether he wants to be PM.
· On Secularism: Every Indian citizen needs protection. Making distinctions of minority and majority is nothing but vote-bank politics.
· The NaMo Mantra: Civil servants must serve the interests of the poor and not pander to elected politicians and governments.
· Old wisdoms will never fail us, that is the belief I have always drawn from.
· This nation does not need Acts, it needs Action. Referring to the UPA government he said, Acts are only needed when there is no sign of action.
· The National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme should have been a scheme to ensure public participation in the development of the nation.
· All one needs is to change the approach to out-of-box thinking.
· Grievance redressal is one of the most important things in a democracy. The poorest of the poor need to feel empowered.
· Individuals come and go, so there is a great need to institutionalise ideas. Leader and personality-driven schemes cannot sustain.
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