This post of President is a Constitutional post. It is the duty of everyone, all citizens to see that they respect the post… the institution of President. – Pratibha Patil
Often, we are quick to find blame with others but yet are unable to give constructive responses. There seems to be a tendency to doubt almost everything. Do we not have faith in our own peoples strengths and in our institutions? Can we afford distrust amongst ourselves? – Pratibha Patil
A paradigm shift, where, in addition to physical inputs for farming, a focused emphasis placed on knowledge inputs can be a promising way forward. This knowledge-based approach will bring immense returns, particularly in rain fed and dry land farming areas. – Pratibha Patil
Financial institutions, the corporate world and civil society – all must uphold high standards of probity in their working. Only a genuine partnership between the Government and its people can bring about positive change to create a just society. – Pratibha Patil