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India’s Startup Ecosystem Generates Nearly 25 Lakh Jobs; Number of Startups Rises from Around 350 to 2.3 Lakh

India’s startup ecosystem has witnessed remarkable expansion over the past decade, generating nearly 25 lakh jobs and growing from around 350 recognised startups in 2016 to more than 2.3 lakh startups today, according to Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh. Highlighting the transformation of India’s innovation landscape, he noted that the country has emerged as one of the world’s leading startup destinations, supported by policy initiatives, digital infrastructure and a growing culture of entrepreneurship. Programmes such as Startup India, technology incubation centres and innovation-focused schemes have played a key role in encouraging enterprise creation, fostering innovation and expanding employment opportunities. The rapid growth of startups across sectors reflects increasing participation from young entrepreneurs, innovators and job creators from both metropolitan centres and smaller cities.

The Minister also highlighted the growing contribution of startups to India’s economic development, technological advancement and global competitiveness. Startups are increasingly driving innovation across sectors such as information technology, biotechnology, healthcare, agriculture, fintech, deep technology and manufacturing, while contributing to job creation and investment activity. The expansion of the startup ecosystem has been supported by improved access to funding, mentorship networks, incubation facilities and policy support aimed at encouraging innovation-led growth. According to the Government, the rise in the number of recognised startups and employment generation reflects the success of efforts to build a robust innovation ecosystem and strengthen entrepreneurship across the country. The continued growth of startups is expected to support India’s vision of becoming a knowledge-driven economy, enhance technological capabilities and contribute significantly to the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047 through innovation, productivity and employment generation.

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