Uttar Pradesh's Role in India's Startup Revolution

The 'Startup India' initiative, a key government program, has fueled entrepreneurship in India, with Uttar Pradesh emerging as a leading startup hub. Launched in 2016, it aims to create a thriving startup ecosystem, driving India towards an innovation-centric economy, as highlighted by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Lucknow | Updated: 16-01-2026 16:54 IST | Created: 16-01-2026 16:54 IST
Uttar Pradesh's Role in India's Startup Revolution
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of Uttar Pradesh on Friday highlighted the remarkable impact of the 'Startup India' initiative, crediting it with fostering entrepreneurship and innovation across the nation.

Launched on January 16, 2016, by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the initiative has built a robust startup ecosystem. As he commemorated National Startup Day, Adityanath expressed his appreciation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary leadership in driving this campaign.

Adityanath praised the initiative for offering new opportunities in enterprise and innovation, noting that Uttar Pradesh is quickly becoming a significant contributor to India's startup landscape, playing a key role in the nation's journey towards self-reliance and development.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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