“Our foremost priority is the removal of poverty, hunger and malnutrition, disease and illiteracy. All social welfare programmes must be implemented efficiently. Agencies involved in the delivery of services should have a strong sense of duty and work in a transparent, corruption-free, time-bound and accountable manner.” ShouldStrongSocialPovertyDutyInvolvedDiseaseShould HaveBoundsHungerCorruptionPrioritiesWelfareAgencyTransparentDeliveryProgrammesRemovalFree TimeMalnutritionIlliteracySocial WelfareWelfare Programs Author:Pratibha Patil
“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.” ShouldBelieveArtHappinessCultureLiteratureI BelieveGrowthCommonTechnologyProgressEconomicAchieveDevelopmentResourcesIndiaTranslateEconomic GrowthCommon GoodScience And TechnologyHarnessArt And CultureEconomic Progress Author:Pratibha Patil
“There should be no effort, consciously or otherwise, that will lead to the erosion of institutional credibility and authority.” ShouldEffortAuthorityCredibilityErosionSoil Erosion Author:Pratibha Patil
“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.” ShouldMindImportantHouseViewsIssuesApproachDignityDebateAll TimeDiscussionResolveParliamentConstructiveProceedingDecorum Author:Pratibha Patil