With the new council of ministers in place, people expect the government to lead the country back on to the path of impressive growth.

India wants progress; it wants its share under the sun; it wants to bring the fruits of economic liberalisation to the doorstep of the poorest of the poor in every nook and cranny of the country.

With squabbling allies no longer around to smother any reform policies, the new government has a huge challenge before it. But this also offers a great opportunity to deliver on the promises it made to the people.

But what is it that the people of India want, what is it that they expect from the new government? There is an urgent need for clarity on this.

So, here's an opportunity for you to tell your government exactly what you expect from it.

Here's how: From the drop-down menu below, select a subject that most interests you and, on the message board that appears, speak your thoughts. Tell your government what you think it needs to do in that particular area.

Confine your thoughts, please, to the selected subject; there is no limit to the number of subjects you can speak on -- so when you are done with one, go back and make your next selection and start again.

We hope to collate your responses by June 25 and send them to Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, for his kind attention.