Over 1 Lakh Startups have at Least One-Woman Director/Partner Among 2.12 Lakh Recognised by DPIIT

• Startup India (launched 16 Jan 2016) recognition data as on 31 Jan 2026: 2,12,283 DPIIT-recognised entities, of which 1,02,054 (≈48%) have at least one-woman director/partner.
• Signals progress on gender-inclusive entrepreneurship, a recurring UPSC theme cutting across GS-II (women empowerment) and GS-III (economy, innovation).
• Anchors questions on DPIIT's flagship trio: Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS), Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), and Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS).