On the occasion of National StartUp Day, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to everyone associated with the world of StartUps. This year’s celebration holds special significance as it marks a decade since the launch of the StartUp India initiative.
The Prime Minister highlighted that this day is about celebrating the courage, spirit of innovation, and entrepreneurial zeal of the people, especially the youth, who have powered India’s rise in the global StartUp ecosystem.
Emphasizing the transformative role of StartUps, Shri Narendra Modi said:
“StartUps are engines of change that are shaping the future of our economy and society. They are doing exceptional work in addressing the challenges our planet faces and at the same time generating opportunities for people. I am proud of each and every person who dared to dream big, challenged conventional norms, took risks and created a transformative impact through their StartUps.”
The Prime Minister further noted that the Government of India has been working with all stakeholders to strengthen the StartUp ecosystem. He underlined that the Reform Express embarked upon by India has created a conducive atmosphere for StartUps to venture into areas previously unthinkable, including space and defence. He expressed pride that StartUps are playing a pivotal role in building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat, reaffirming the government’s commitment to supporting youth who want to take risks and become problem solvers.
Shri Modi also acknowledged the broader ecosystem of mentors, incubators, investors, academic institutions, and others who support StartUps. He remarked that their guidance and insights go a long way in encouraging young innovators and contributing to India’s growth story.
The Prime Minister reiterated his confidence in India’s StartUps as drivers of innovation, resilience, and national progress.
Quoting a Sanskrit verse, Shri Modi praised the determination and dedication of India’s young entrepreneurs, noting that their relentless efforts are setting new records in the world of StartUps. He emphasized that their energy and passion will be the greatest force in realizing the vision of a Viksit Bharat.
Shri Modi in a thread post on X wrote:
“Best wishes to everyone associated with the world of StartUps on the occasion of National StartUp Day. Today is special because we mark a decade since the launch of StartUp India. This day is about celebrating the courage, spirit of innovation and entrepreneurial zeal of our people, especially our youth, who have powered India’s rise in the global StartUp ecosystem.
#10YearsOfStartupIndia
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“StartUps are engines of change that are shaping the future of our economy and society. They are doing exceptional work in addressing the challenges our planet faces and at the same time generating opportunities for people. I am proud of each and every person who dared to dream big, challenged conventional norms, took risks and created a transformative impact through their StartUps.
#10YearsOfStartupIndia”
“The Government of India has been working with all stakeholders to further strengthen India’s StartUp ecosystem. The Reform Express that India has embarked on has created a very conducive atmosphere for StartUps to venture into areas previously unthinkable, be it space, defence and more. I am proud that our StartUps are playing a pivotal role in building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat. We remain committed to supporting our youth who want to take risks and become problem solvers.
#10YearsOfStartupIndia”
“This is also a day to acknowledge the ecosystem of mentors, incubators, investors, academic institutions and others who support StartUps. Their support and insights go a long way in encouraging our youth as they innovate and contribute to growth.
10YearsOfStartupIndia”
Best wishes to everyone associated with the world of StartUps on the occasion of National StartUp Day. Today is special because we mark a decade since the launch of StartUp India. This day is about celebrating the courage, spirit of innovation and entrepreneurial zeal of our…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 16, 2026
“अपने दृढ़ संकल्प और समर्पण से हमारे युवा साथी स्टार्टअप की दुनिया में नित-नए रिकॉर्ड बना रहे हैं। इनका जोश और जुनून विकसित भारत के सपने को साकार करने में सबसे बड़ी शक्ति बनने वाला है।
दुर्लभान्यपि कार्याणि सिद्ध्यन्ति प्रोद्यमेन हि।
शिलाऽपि तनुतां याति प्रपातेनार्णसो मुहुः॥”
अपने दृढ़ संकल्प और समर्पण से हमारे युवा साथी स्टार्टअप की दुनिया में नित-नए रिकॉर्ड बना रहे हैं। इनका जोश और जुनून विकसित भारत के सपने को साकार करने में सबसे बड़ी शक्ति बनने वाला है।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 16, 2026
दुर्लभान्यपि कार्याणि सिद्ध्यन्ति प्रोद्यमेन हि।
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