PM Modi Pegs Startups as Backbone of New India, Declares Jan 16 as National Startup Day
PM Modi Interacts With Startups: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with over 150 startups across different sectors. The Prime Minister, during his interaction via video conferencing, said that startups are going to be the backbone of new India. He added that from now on, January 16 is going to be celebrated as National Startup Day.
“Our startups are changing the rules of the game. I believe that startups are going to be the backbone of India," said the Prime Minister during his speech.
“I congratulate all the start-ups, all the youth, who are raising the flag of India in the world of start-ups. For this culture of start-ups to reach the far-flung parts of the country, it has been decided to celebrate January 16 as National Start-up Day," he said.
Modi said that the government is making big changes in policies regarding startups. “The year 2022 has brought new horizons for the Indian startup ecosystem. When India will complete 100 years of independence, startups will play a huge role," Prasar Bharati quoted the PM as saying.
