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This set of six volumes, compiling together the speeches delivered by Mrs. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, the 12th President of India, attempts to highlight the development and growth made by India in different fields. Highlighting the importance of food security for all, it focuses on power of cooperative movement, women empowerment in agriculture, sustainable agro-system, challenges before the youth, and the well-being of the elders.

Addressing important issues concerning language, religion and culture, it takes stock of the development and sustainable expansion, poverty eradication, energy security and conservation, environmental management, trade and investment, and ideals of democracy and cooperation. It also deals with the problem of educational empowerment, global friendship, health, justice and human rights, role of media, nature and environment, peace and harmony, challenge of terrorism, rural development, science and technology, communication, and women empowerment. Her views about Indian leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Indira Gandhi, Balram Jhakhar, Babu Jagjivan Ram, Babasaheb Ambedkar and Shankar Rao Chavan find place in the discussion as well.