India has a long history of Self-governance and responsible leadership. It has emerged as the largest democracy in the world, rooted in tradition and culture. As the nation grows at a rapid pace, there are issues of poor health delivery systems, inadequate education system, social conflicts, gender imbalance and lack of infrastructure particularly in rural areas. These gaps are against a backdrop of revolution in telecommunications and Information Technology, creating long term impact on social infrastructure and public administration. There is now an environment of opportunities, challenges and pressures for all the participants in the process  of development. At a time when technology advancement and globalization are the key way forward, India is becoming a power to be reckoned with, and Indian leadership will have to address several core issues.