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Digital India Fuels Orange Economy Boom: PM Modi Highlights Youth-Led Creative Revolution

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that Digital India is driving the rise of the 'Orange Economy', which encompasses culture, content, and creativity. He highlighted India's emergence as a global hub for media, film, gaming, and digital talent, powered by young innovators. The PM noted significant growth in sectors like defence, with over a thousand startups working on drones and AI, and in space, following its opening to private enterprise. He emphasized massive youth participation in nation-building initiatives like the Viksit Bharat Challenge as key to reshaping the country's future.

Key Points: PM Modi: Digital India Drives Orange Economy & Youth Innovation

  • Digital India creates new creator community
  • Over 1000 defence startups now operating
  • Space sector opened to private enterprises
  • Unprecedented youth engagement in Viksit Bharat
  • Orange Economy covers culture, content & creativity
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Digital India driving culture, content and creativity-led 'Orange Economy': PM Modi

PM Modi says Digital India is powering the 'Orange Economy' in culture, content & creativity, with youth-led startups transforming defence, space & tech sectors.

"India is witnessing rapid growth across creative and technology-driven sectors, powered largely by young innovators and entrepreneurs. - Prime Minister Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, Jan 12

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Digital India has created a whole new community of creators and is driving the unprecedented rise of the 'Orange Economy', covering culture, content and creativity.

Speaking at the final session of Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 here, PM Modi said India emerged as a global hub for media, film, gaming, music and digital talent.

"India is witnessing rapid growth across creative and technology-driven sectors, powered largely by young innovators and entrepreneurs," Prime Minister Modi said.

Highlighting the growth of startups, he said that more than a thousand defence startups are currently operating in the country.

"Young entrepreneurs are working on a wide range of technologies, including drones, anti-drone systems, AI-based cameras and robotics, reflecting India's expanding innovation ecosystem," the Prime Minister said while addressing the participants in the national capital.

The Prime Minister also spoke about the transformation of India's space sector. He said that five to six years ago, the responsibility of developing the space sector rested solely with ISRO.

"Five to six years ago, the responsibility of developing India's space sector rested only with ISRO. We opened the space sector to private enterprises, expanded policies, and created supporting institutions," PM Modi explained.

He further highlighted large-scale youth participation in nation-building initiatives.

"The involvement of crores of young people, with over 50 lakh registrations and more than 30 lakh youths sharing ideas under the Viksit Bharat Challenge, shows an unprecedented level of engagement," the Prime Minister mentioned.

According to the Prime Minister, the combination of Digital India, startup growth, and youth participation is reshaping the country's future.

"India's creative economy, driven by culture, content and innovation, is not only generating new opportunities at home but is also positioning the country as a global leader in emerging sectors," Prime Minister Modi said.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The focus on the 'Orange Economy' is fascinating. India's soft power through its creative industries - films, music, digital content - is becoming a major global force. Great to see this being recognized and supported at the highest level.
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Vikram M
While the growth is impressive, I hope this trickles down to smaller towns and cities. The digital divide is still real. We need more focus on infrastructure and digital literacy in tier-2 and tier-3 cities to truly harness this potential.
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Priya S
The numbers are staggering! 50 lakh registrations for the Viksit Bharat Challenge? That shows the youth are ready and eager to contribute. Jai Hind! 🙏
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Rohit P
Opening up the space sector was a masterstroke. My cousin works at a private space startup in Chennai, and the energy there is unbelievable. From ISRO-only to a booming private sector in just a few years - that's real reform.
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Michael C
The defence startup figure is mind-blowing. Over a thousand startups working on drones and anti-drone tech? That's a massive shift for a sector that was traditionally closed. India is definitely becoming an innovation hub.

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