September 19, 2026 2:03 PM
Nearly half of recognised startups based in Tier-2, Tier-3 cities: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India's startup ecosystem is no longer confined to major cities, with youth from villages, towns and smaller cities playing an increasingly important role in the country's new economy. Addressing the 20th Rozgar Mela after distributing more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth in government organisations, PM Modi said India is currently the world's third-largest startup ecosystem. He said nearly half of the recognised startups a...