Startup India

January 16, 2025 2:00 PM

Success of ‘StartUp India’ means that today’s India is dynamic, future-ready: PM Modi

The success of the 'Startup India' initiative underscores that today's India is dynamic, confident, and future-ready, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem that nurtures every dream and contributes to the vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat.' Marking nine successful years of 'Startup India,' the Prime Minister described it as a landmark initiative that has redefined innovation, entrepreneurship, and growth. ...

Startup India marks nine years: 1.59 lakh startups recognised, 16.6 lakh jobs created

India celebrates the ninth anniversary of the Startup India initiative on Thursday, a program that has transformed the country into the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem. Observed annually on January 16 as National Startup Day, the initiative has led to the recognition of 1.59 lakh startups by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) as of January 15. It has also generated over 16.6 lakh direct jobs between 2016 and October 31, 2024. According to a statement ...