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PM Modi to Engage with Startup India Leaders on 10-Year Milestone

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to interact with India's startup ecosystem to mark the 10th anniversary of the Startup India initiative, launched in 2016. The program has recognized over 200,000 startups, which have become significant drivers of employment, creating over 21 lakh jobs. PM Modi recently urged AI startups to make artificial intelligence affordable, inclusive, and transparent for societal benefit. The initiative has strengthened institutional support and access to capital, contributing to India's improved Global Innovation Index ranking.

Key Points: PM Modi Interacts with Startup India on 10th Anniversary

  • PM Modi marks Startup India's 10th anniversary
  • Initiative has recognized over 200,000 startups
  • Startups have created over 21 lakh jobs
  • PM urges startups to leverage AI for societal good
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PM Modi to interact with India's vibrant startup ecosystem

PM Narendra Modi marks a decade of Startup India, engaging with entrepreneurs to discuss innovation, job creation, and AI's role in societal good.

"Startup India has emerged as a cornerstone of India's economic and innovation architecture. - PMO Statement"

New Delhi, Jan 15

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in a programme in the national capital on Friday, marking a decade of the 'Startup India' initiative, it was announced on Thursday.

'Startup India' was launched on January 16, 2016 by Prime Minister as a transformative national programme to nurture innovation, promote entrepreneurship and enable investment-driven growth, with the objective of making India a nation of job creators rather than job seekers.

According to a Prime Minister's Office (PMO) statement, PM Modi will interact with members of India's vibrant startup ecosystem.

Select startup representatives will share insights from their entrepreneurial journey. Prime Minister will also address the gathering on this occasion, the statement added.

India's startup ecosystem has witnessed unprecedented expansion during this period, with more than 2,00,000 startups recognised across the country.

These enterprises have become significant drivers of employment generation, innovation-led economic growth and the strengthening of domestic value chains in diverse sectors.

'Startup India' has emerged as a cornerstone of India's economic and innovation architecture.

It has strengthened institutional mechanisms, expanded access to capital and mentorship, and fostered an enabling environment for startups to grow and scale across sectors and geographies, said the statement.

PM Modi last week urged startups to leverage AI for societal good. Chairing a roundtable with Indian AI startups at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, the Prime Minister urged them to make AI affordable, inclusive, and transparent.

According to the government, there has been a sustained growth of the startup ecosystem in the country with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) listing as many as 2,01,335 startups for incentives under the 'Startup India' initiative which have created over 21 lakh jobs across the country.

Domestic patent filings by Indian innovators increased by 425 per cent during 2014-2024, and India's rank in the Global Innovation Index has improved to 38th in the GII 2025 ranking.

- IANS

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Priya S
Over 2 lakh startups and 21 lakh jobs created is a staggering number. It's heartening to see India's rank in the Global Innovation Index improve so much. The focus on AI for societal good is the right direction. Hope this interaction addresses challenges in securing late-stage funding for deep-tech startups.
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Rohit P
While the numbers look impressive, I hope the discussion goes beyond the metros. Startups in Tier 2 and 3 cities still face major infrastructure and connectivity issues. The ecosystem is vibrant, but it needs to be more evenly distributed across the country.
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Sarah B
The 425% increase in domestic patent filings is the most exciting stat for me. It shows real, homegrown innovation is taking root. This is how we build long-term economic strength, not just by copying but by creating.
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Karthik V
Job creators, not job seekers – that mantra has inspired a whole generation. Seeing so many young people from my college batch start their own ventures instead of lining up for campus placements is a real cultural shift. More power to them! ✨
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Michael C
As an investor watching from Singapore, India's startup story is one of the most compelling in the world right now. The government's role in de-risking early stages through policies and funds has been crucial. Looking forward to hearing what comes out of this interaction.

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