India Marks 10 Years of Startup India, PM Modi Urges Focus on Manufacturing and Innovation

Marking 10 years of the Startup India initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the growth of India's startup ecosystem into the world's third-largest, with over 200,000 startups and nearly 125 unicorns. He urged startups to focus on manufacturing, deep technology, and global leadership to drive innovation and economic progress. Government support, including funding schemes and policy measures, has facilitated this growth. Startup founders credited state backing for enabling innovation, while leaders emphasized the role of startups in job creation and positioning India as a global innovation hub.