Quotes from Anurag Thakur

There is no shortage of talent in hockey in India.

It has been raised many times whether media, corporate houses, sports bodies and NGOs should come under RTI or not. It is not up to you or me to decide. It is up to the government to decide on that.

If cricketers from remote cities can play for India, then why can't Test cricket go to remote places? The idea is to promote the game.

The government's focus is very clear: borrow, build, monetise and repay.

Rahul Gandhi can't be a youth icon only if the Congress projects him like that. People have to decide.

Tourism is a very very important sector for us. Hospitality is an important sector for us. Civil Aviation is an important sector for us. In a country like India where they contribute to the GDP, not only GDP but millions of jobs have been provided through these sectors.

We'd like to encourage more regional and national tournaments for our paralympians so they can regularly compete and hone their skills.

The big issue is how much money can the government infuse for the capitalisation of the banks when we have quite a few private banks doing well. Does the government of India really require this number of public sector banks?

People with malicious intentions will never succeed in disrupting the peace and harmony of India.

The government will continue to support India's paralympians with facilities and funding so that they may continue to excel internationally.

We are informing the media about decisions taken by BCCI from time to time. We are trying to be more transparent and accountable in our working.

From my playing days, I have believed hard work and sincerity works.

India should emerge as a destination that attracts people to invest here, which, in turn, will give a boost to investment, industrial growth and employment opportunities.

My grandfather was in the Indian Army, and my father started working to fund his own higher education and joined evening classes.

I have always had the passion of joining the army.

The Finance Ministry will ensure regular assessment so that our announcements, especially those pertaining to the banking sector, are implemented in a time-bound manner. We are here to support small businesses and the industry at large.

In 2011, I started a program, India First, and started a yatra from Kolkata to Kashmir, stand with Indian Army and begin process to fight for Kashmir.

Every state tries to attract more investment for its growth.

A game of soccer is popular because its rules don't change often.

If you have a look a few years back down the line then you will find that the previous government had made a big announcement related to the solar mission but nothing was implemented at the ground level. But after the Paris agreement, PM Modi took its leadership in his hand which resulted into International Solar Alliance.

The NCA should be the ultimate centre of excellence in the country. If a player from India, or some other country, has any requirement, it should serve as a one-stop shop for him. It should also be helpful for the umpires, coaches and curators, and work towards strengthening the cricket academies across various states.

If you come from a family like Gandhi family, people have high expectations. He needed to perform. I wish Rahul could have more attendance, participated more, and believed in democracy, in the parliamentary system. He speaks more outside, less in Parliament.

I feel that the law should ensure speedy justice to girls, be it from poor, rich or backward communities, and for this, the Modi government has made laws.

Do not underestimate the intelligence of our farmers. They are not part of the protests staged by the Congress, which is resorting to gimmicks such as burning tractors.