<h1>Finance Minister Celebrates 25 Years with ADB, Emphasizes Support for India's Growth, Infrastructure, and Sustainable Development.</h1> The Finance Minister inaugurated the Eminent Persons' Forum to celebrate 25 years of partnership between India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The minister emphasized the need for ADB to support India's growth through research and innovation, projecting a GDP growth path of 8.5 to 9 percent in the medium to long term. The minister highlighted the importance of infrastructure investment, food security, and sustainable agricultural practices. The minister also called for ADB to enhance South-South cooperation and support inclusive growth and poverty alleviation across Asia. The partnership aims to foster regional integration and sustainable development.