Quotes from Ram Nath Kovind

The outbreak of COVID-19 has created an unprecedented situation around the world.

Our aspiration must be to reform, upgrade and enlarge our education system - and to make it relevant to 21st century realities of the digital economy, genomics, robotics and automation.

A disciplined and morally upright nation is built by disciplined and morally upright institutions.

It should be a matter of pride for all of us that the taxes we pay are used for nation building - to help the poor and the marginalised, to build rural and urban infrastructure, and to strengthen our border defences.

My Government has not only enhanced the credibility and prestige of the passports held by the Indian diaspora but has also stood by them in their hour of need.

Humankind is no stranger to calamitous outbreaks of diseases.

In India, knowledge has always been considered more valuable than power, fame or riches. In our tradition, educational institutions are respected as temples of learning.

While giving a clear majority to my government in 2014, the people of the country had also given a clear mandate to take strict action against corruption and black money.

The power to stay your hand is far greater than the power to strike with your hand and hinsa has no place in the society.

As citizens and children of India - whether we live at home or abroad - we must ask ourselves how we can add to our country's pride.

India is proud of the achievements of ISRO.

India will continue to support Afghanistan in all possible ways.

People elect their representatives from the Gram Panchayat to Parliament. They vest their will and hopes in these representatives. In turn, the people's representatives devote their lives to the service of nation.

India and Vietnam are old civilizations. We have ancient cultural and spiritual connections.

Vietnam and India are not just special friends; we also have a similar economic vision and approach.

Indian IT services including digital economy and fin-tech sector have much to offer to Vietnamese growth.

Demonetisation has boosted our efforts to build an honest society.

I grew up in a mud house, in a small village.

A civic-minded nation is built by civic-minded neighbourhoods, whether in our cities or our villages. Where we respect the next-door person's space, privacy and rights. Where we do not inconvenience our neighbours - while celebrating a festival or while resorting to a protest or on any other occasion.

Sanitation and cleanliness are among the humblest of the civic virtues, and it is easy to underestimate their significance.

We need to build an India that is an economic leader as well as a moral exemplar. For us, those two touchstones can never be separate. They are and must forever be linked.

By using locally manufactured products, you will be able to help the small entrepreneurs in your area to a great extent.