Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked Indians to work hard to ensure that the 21st Century belongs to India and said his government was making every effort to transform the country and take it to new heights. <br/><br/>Addressing the Indian diaspora in the Philippines capital Manila yesterday, Modi said difficulties might be there but once it's crossed no one can stop India from achieving new heights.<br/><br/>In his nearly 35-minute speech Modi said our efforts are aimed at transforming India and ensuring everything in our nation matches global standards. <br/><br/>Noting that 21st Century is described as Asia's Century, Modi told the cheering audience that it was duty of every Indian to work hard to make it a century of India.<br/><br/>Prime Minister said, India has always contributed to world peace. He said, Indian contingent in the UN Peacekeeping Forces is among the biggest. Mr Modi said, India is the land of Mahatma Gandhi and peace is integral to our culture.