Veerappa Moily quotes

I am not suggesting that just by taking the Metro, I will save billions. But I hope others will follow. (Veerappa Moily)
If all of us work in accordance with rule of law, if rule of law is implemented, we are all safe, investors are safe, people will be safe. View quote
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Fuel conservation is a necessity, and I have to be the first person to set the example. View quote
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I am not helpless. Any timid minister will not go forward... I have come here to strive hard for the sake of the country, to work for the country. If anybody thinks that decision making process in the oil sector will be prevented, they are totally wrong. View quote
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By 2020, 50 percent of imports should be reduced, which should become 75 percent by 2025. By 2030, India should be energy independent. View quote
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I am not playing for any lobby. I am playing for national lobby. I will ignore lobby. Anybody has useful suggestion, they can give it to me. The history will speak about it. View quote
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India has large proven reserves of gas that remain unexploited. View quote
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It's a voluntary act. I cannot punish anyone not taking the public transport, but I want everyone, from the highest ranking officers to the lowest, to take public transport every Wednesday. View quote
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Petrol price is a deregulated commodity, price of which is decided by our oil marketing companies based on input cost and other parameters. View quote
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Those who know me would tell you, 'Moily can't be cowed down.' I have plans to enhance domestic oil and gas production. View quote
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If I can save 25 billion dollars in terms of reduction of import, I will be adding one percent to the GDP. By conserving the oil energy by the people, the GDP will become 5.5 percent, and this will change the economy of the country. (Veerappa Moily)
Fuel conservation is as important as fuel production. View quote
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Saving petrol is saving India's money. This is a sense of patriotism. The country can be energy-independent by energy conservation. I appeal to the other ministers also to do this. View quote
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We need to do more to conserve fuel or face tougher choices such as steep price increase or even quantitative restrictions. View quote
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I have written to Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, asking him to consider 'staggered office timings' for government offices, which will help in decongesting road traffic during peak hours. View quote
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The consumption of petroleum should be conserved. We need to adopt some austerity measures. The people should cooperate with us. View quote
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As the law minister, I had ensured that the government's right to natural resources was protected. The result was evident. The honourable Supreme Court gave the landmark decision in RIL vs RNRL case that the government is the owner of all natural resources. View quote
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