A Decade of Startup India

• Startup India is a flagship Government of India initiative launched on 16 January 2016 to nurture innovation, entrepreneurship and investment; National Startup Day is observed annually on 16 January.
• Implementing nodal body: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
• By Dec 2025, India has crossed 2 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups, becoming the 3rd-largest startup ecosystem globally with ~50% startups from Tier-II/III cities.
• Examinable across GS-III (economy, innovation) and GS-II (governance, women empowerment).