Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday congratulated the nation on the completion of 10 years of the Startup India initiative, calling it a transformative programme that has reshaped India’s entrepreneurial and innovation landscape under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
CM Yogi Adityanath Hails 10 Years of Startup India
In a message shared on social media, CM Yogi said the Startup India initiative has played a crucial role in encouraging the spirit of entrepreneurship among India’s youth and steering the country towards becoming an innovation-driven economy.
“Startup India Gave New Direction to Youth”
Highlighting the impact of the initiative over the past decade, Yogi Adityanath said Startup India has provided millions of young people with new opportunities in entrepreneurship, industry, and innovation. He noted that the programme has empowered startups across sectors, enabling job creation and technological advancement.
“The Startup India initiative has energised India’s youth and created a strong foundation for innovation and self-employment,” the Chief Minister said.
Uttar Pradesh Emerges as Leading Startup Hub
CM Yogi Adityanath also underlined the rapid growth of Uttar Pradesh as one of India’s leading startup ecosystems. He said the state has witnessed significant expansion in startup activity due to policy support, improved infrastructure, and a business-friendly environment.
Over the past few years, Uttar Pradesh has rolled out dedicated startup policies, incubation centres, and funding support mechanisms, helping young entrepreneurs convert ideas into scalable businesses.
Boost to ‘Aatmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat’
The Chief Minister said the success of Startup India has infused new energy into India’s journey towards an Aatmanirbhar (self-reliant) and Viksit Bharat (developed India). He added that innovation-led growth is central to India’s long-term economic strength and global competitiveness.
Launched in 2016, Startup India aimed to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation and startups across the country. Ten years on, the initiative is widely seen as a game changer that has altered how entrepreneurship is viewed in India, bringing startups from the margins to the mainstream of economic policy.
CM Yogi Adityanath’s remarks reflect the growing importance of startups in shaping India’s future, with Uttar Pradesh positioning itself as a key contributor to the national startup movement.
