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PM Modi: India's Youth Reject Comfort Zone, Risk-Taking Now Mainstream

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that India's youth are no longer content in comfort zones and are eager to forge their own paths, making risk-taking mainstream. He highlighted the explosive growth of the Startup India initiative, which has grown from under 500 startups a decade ago to over two lakh today. The Prime Minister emphasized the crucial role of women, noting that over 45% of Indian startups have at least one woman director or founder. He also pointed to the rise from just 4 unicorns in 2014 to nearly 125 today as evidence of a transformative economic revolution.

Key Points: PM Modi: Youth Reject Comfort Zone, Fuel Startup Revolution

  • Youth rejecting comfort zones
  • Risk-taking now mainstream
  • Over 2 lakh startups in India
  • 45% of startups have women directors/founders
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Youth no longer willing to live their lives in comfort zone, risk-taking now mainstream in India: PM Modi

PM Modi says India's youth are forging new paths, making risk-taking mainstream. Over 2 lakh startups now, with women leading 45% of them.

"The youth of my country are not willing to live their lives in a comfort zone anymore. - PM Modi"

New Delhi, January 17

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the country's youth are no longer willing to live in a comfort zone and are eager to chart their own paths and noted that India's startup ecosystem continues to witness rapid growth.

Addressing the programme marking a decade of the Startup India initiative at Bharat Mandapam here, he said India's youth are focused on solving real problems.

He said in just 10 years, the Startup India Mission has become a revolution and today, India is the world's third-largest startup ecosystem.

The Prime Minister said that Startup India is not just a scheme, it is a rainbow vision connecting diverse sectors with new opportunities. He said the courage, confidence and innovation of startups are shaping India's future.

"The youth of my country are not willing to live their lives in a comfort zone anymore. They are not content with following the same old beaten path. They want to forge their own paths because they aspire to new destinations, new heights. Previously, risk-taking was discouraged in the country. But today, risk-taking has become mainstream. Those who think beyond a monthly salary are now not only accepted but also respected," PM Modi said.

Highlighting women's contribution to Startup India's success, Prime Minister Modi said that over 45 per cent of Indian startups have at least one woman director or founder.

He noted that women have played a major role in transforming India's startup ecosystem. "Daughters of the country have played a major role in this transformation," he added.

He noted that India has become the world's second-largest ecosystem for women-led startup funding, underscoring that this inclusive momentum is strengthening the country's potential.

He pointed out that ten years ago, there were fewer than 500 startups in the country, while today the number has risen to more than two lakh.

Prime Minister Modi noted that in 2014, India had only four unicorns, whereas today there are nearly 125 active unicorns, and the world is watching this success story with amazement.

He noted that the momentum of Startup India continues to accelerate, with startups turning into unicorns, launching IPOs, and creating more employment opportunities.

The Prime Minister stated that in 2025 alone, nearly 44,000 new startups were registered, the highest increase in any single year since the launch of Startup India, adding that these figures testify to how Indian startups are driving employment, innovation, and economic growth.

- ANI

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Priya S
As a woman founder in Agra, the statistic about 45% of startups having a woman director gives me so much hope. The ecosystem is far from perfect, but the recognition and the funding opportunities for women-led businesses are definitely improving. More power to all the daughters building India's future!
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David E
Working in Bangalore's tech scene, the energy is palpable. From 500 to 2 lakh startups in a decade is a staggering number. The global attention on Indian unicorns is real. However, we must ensure this growth is sustainable and doesn't lead to a bubble. Due diligence is key.
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Rohit P
While the numbers are impressive, the ground reality in smaller towns is different. Access to early-stage funding, mentorship, and a safety net for failure is still a huge challenge. The 'mainstream' risk-taking is still concentrated in metros. Hope the vision reaches every corner.
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Sarah B
It's wonderful to see this cultural change. Moving from a salaried job to starting my own consultancy was the scariest but best decision. The respect for entrepreneurs now versus a decade ago is night and day. The support system, even online, has grown tremendously.
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Karthik V
The focus on solving real problems is what makes this sustainable. We're not just copying Western models anymore. Startups in agriculture, healthcare, and vernacular content are making a tangible difference in people's lives. That's the real success story. Jai Hind!

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