We can learn from all around the world. Germany, particularly, has been successful with rooftop solar generation. Other countries like Norway and Sweden have done work on it. Some of them have done offshore wind projects. So we're looking at learning from the best from all across the world. My approach is to get the best out of each one.
When a product is market driven, it should be able to pay for all its raw materials at market prices.
For me, as the Government of India, the interest of the poorest of the poorest is paramount.
The Modi government believes that the industrialist, the capitalist, has to pay for the assets of the government which belong to the people of India.
My father studied under a street light in a small town in Haryana.
I trust the regulatory mechanism; it is a fair and independent mechanism, and the politicians and government do not interfere with the regulators.
I am a person always with an open mind.
24/7 power is going to happen; it is not a question of possible or impossible.
When you give a good offer, people take it.
Prime Minister Modi keeps challenging the system to keep performing better and better. He sets aggressive targets, and the whole system has to act.
People have seen the Modi government's track record, and now they believe that if we say something, it will happen.
I am a tough minister.
It's equal opportunity for all, and we don't play favourites.
Energy is not a political issue for the Modi government. It is our commitment to provide electricity to every household of the country.
Corruption is the by-product of discretion when there is scope for interpretation of policies.
I believe if we simplify the process of tariff-fixing with lesser tariff slabs and rationalise the process, it will reduce corruption, and simultaneously, it will enable supply of adequate and cheap power to the poor as well as to farmers.
Power for all includes people who are interested in getting a connection. It cannot be for people who don't want the connection. Having said that, I am confident everybody will apply for power once they are sure that they will not be short-charged.
Foreign and domestic investors will come only when they know that you have enough power.
I am a happier person living in a country which has surplus of everything rather than shortages.
We need to draw up a regime where government can be an enabler for manufacturing to compete at good quality and prices.
