**Executive Summary**
This document outlines Prime Minister Narendra Modi's best wishes on National StartUp Day, marking the 10th anniversary of the StartUp India initiative on January 16, 2026. The Prime Minister acknowledged the role of startups in India's progress and reiterated the government's commitment to supporting them. No specific deadlines or action items were detailed, rather the document is purely congratulatory in nature.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **National StartUp Day Significance:**
* Celebrates a decade since the launch of the StartUp India initiative.
* Acknowledges the courage, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit of Indian youth.
* **Prime Minister's Remarks:**
* StartUps are engines of change, shaping the economy and society.
* The government is working with stakeholders to strengthen the StartUp ecosystem.
* India's "Reform Express" has created a conducive environment for StartUps in various sectors, including space and defence.
* StartUps play a pivotal role in building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India).
* Confidence expressed in India's StartUps as drivers of innovation, resilience, and national progress.
* Acknowledges the importance of mentors, incubators, investors, and academic institutions in supporting StartUps.
* **Commitment:**
* The government remains committed to supporting youth who want to take risks and solve problems.
**Impact Analysis**
* **StartUps:**
* **Impact:** Recognition and encouragement for their role in India's economic and social development.
* **Action Required:** Continue to innovate and contribute to India's growth.
* **Youth of India:**
* **Impact:** Encouragement and reaffirmation of government support for their entrepreneurial endeavors.
* **Action Required:** Consider StartUps as a viable career option and actively participate in the StartUp ecosystem.
* **Mentors, Incubators, Investors, Academic Institutions:**
* **Impact:** Acknowledgment of their contribution to the StartUp ecosystem.
* **Action Required:** Continue providing guidance, insights, and support to young innovators.
* **Government of India:**
* **Impact:** Reinforcement of their commitment to fostering a conducive environment for StartUps.
* **Action Required:** Continue implementing policies and initiatives that support the growth and development of StartUps.
Key Entities Referenced
StartUp India: A government initiative to promote and support startups in India, marking its 10th anniversary.
Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India, extending wishes on National StartUp Day and emphasizing the role of startups in India's growth.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: A government initiative focused on making India self-reliant.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister Extends Best Wishes on National
StartUp Day, marks 10 Years of StartUp India
PM shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam Lauding the Spirit of
India’s Youth on National StartUp Day
प्रव तथ: 16 JAN 2026 9:28AM by PIB Delhi
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
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2214764®=3&lang=1”
“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 समपण स े हमारे युवा साथी ाटअप क दुनया म नत-नए रकॉड बना रह े ह। इनका जोश और जुनून
वकसत भारत के सपने को साकार करन ेम सबस ेबड़ी श बनन ेवाला ह।ै
दलु भान्यप कायाण सदध्य् प्रोद्यमेन ह।
शलाऽप तनुतां यात प्रपातेनाणसो मुः॥”अपने दृढ़ संकल्प और समपण स े हमार युवा साथी ाटअप क ुनया म नत-नए रकॉड बना रह ह।
इनका जोश और जुनून वकसत भारत के सपन े को साकार करने म सबस े बड़ी श बनन े वाला ह।
ुलभान्यप कायाण सद्ध्य प्रोद्यमेन ह।
शलाऽप तनुतां यात प्रपातेनाणसो मुः॥ pic.twitter.com/kXRkqp57wO
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 16, 2026
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