On the momentous 10th anniversary of Startup India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead an inspiring dialogue with the pulsating heart of India’s innovation economy. This platform will showcase the initiative’s profound legacy and chart paths for unprecedented expansion.
What began as a bold 2016 promise has flourished into a colossus: 1.2 lakh+ recognized startups, 100+ unicorns, and job creation touching millions. Self-reliance in tech, from UPI to vaccine development, owes much to this ecosystem. Tax sops, ₹11,000 crore fund infusions, and single-window clearances have slashed red tape dramatically.
Anticipation builds for Modi’s session, where he’ll hear from edtech pioneers, fintech disruptors, and agritech visionaries. Expect revelations on policy tweaks, skilling programs, and export boosts amid geopolitical shifts. The event’s timing aligns with India’s G20 presidency legacy of inclusive growth.
Resilience defines this era—navigating pandemics and market dips, startups raised $50 billion cumulatively. Women entrepreneurs now lead 18% of ventures, up sharply. Global accolades, like India’s top spot in tech startups, affirm the trajectory.
This anniversary isn’t mere reflection; it’s a launchpad. PM Modi’s call to action could ignite the race to 3 lakh startups by 2030, fueling a $1 trillion GDP slice. In his words, startups are ‘the oxygen of New India’—and this conversation breathes new life into that ethos.