Startup Surge and Women Leaders Fuel India's Innovation Landscape

Modi contrasted the startup scene of 2014, when only a few hundred ventures existed, with today’s figure of more than 250,000 startups across the nation. Roughly half of these enterprises originate from tier‑2 and tier‑3 cities, and 45 percent have a woman director or partner, underscoring a widening pool of talent. The Prime Minister argued that such broad participation magnifies the impact of innovation, turning ideas into products and solutions that benefit society at large.