VARANASI, May 7 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

"With unprecedented economic and social transformation, India's development has gained new speed and scale and today our country is one of the fastest growing economies in the world," the Lt Governor said.

He was addressing a conference on 21st Century and Aatmanirbhar Bharat at Varanasi today.

In his keynote address, the Lt Governor highlighted India's transformation and historic growth trajectory.

He said as the fastest-growing nation, India has excelled in many areas, empowering every citizen, especially the marginalized to enjoy the fruits of development.

"Today only Mantra for the society is 'Nation-First' an...