Jammu, Jan. 30 -- Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Thursday expressed optimism that Bharat is on track to becoming the third-largest economy in the world by 2027.

Speaking at the Shanti Doot Sammelan organized by the Gandhi Global Family here, the Lieutenant Governor, highlighted the country's economic growth and social progress over the past decade. "In the past 10 years, our country has witnessed unprecedented growth. By 2027, Bharat will be the third-largest economy in the world," he said.

LG Sinha paid rich tributes to father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary and stated that "Bharat is all set to fulfill Bapu's dream of becoming Vikhsit."

He noted that 25 crore Indians have risen above the Below Poverty Line ...