DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia said manufacturing is booming, driven by innovation-driven manufacturing and deeper collaboration between companies and startups.
While speaking to mediapersons, he said, “As part of its startup push, DPIIT will organize National Startup Day on January 16, during which 75 Grand Challenges will be launched to promote innovation and problem solving across sectors.”
The DPIIT Secretary said the response to the event has been overwhelming, with over 3,000 requests already received to participate in the National Startup Day. To recognize excellence in entrepreneurship, 20 National Startup Awards will also be presented on this occasion, celebrating outstanding contributions to India’s startup ecosystem, he said.
On startups and foreign direct investment, Bhatia said the government is strongly focused on boosting manufacturing in the country, with innovation-driven manufacturing gaining momentum. “New products are being manufactured and significant investment is flowing into the manufacturing sector,” he noted.
He highlighted the government’s efforts to encourage deeper engagement between companies and startups, noting that large companies are increasingly interested in partnering with startups to drive innovation and scale.
Speaking at the final session of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the combination of Digital India, growth of startups and youth participation is reshaping the future of the country. The Prime Minister said the country is witnessing rapid growth in creative and technology-driven sectors, largely driven by young innovators and entrepreneurs. He said Digital India has created a whole new community of creators and is driving the unprecedented rise of the ‘Orange Economy’, which encompasses culture, content and creativity.
Published on January 15, 2026
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