New Delhi, March 29 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that despite many global challenges, India is the fastest growing major economy today.

"India, despite the many global challenges, is the fastest growing major economy today. This itself is the best advertisement for the democracy and the world. This itself says that democracy can deliver," he said.

In a virtual address to the Summit for Democracy, 2023, Modi also said that every initiative of his government is powered by collective efforts of the citizens of India.