Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the event commemorating 10 years of the Startup India initiative at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on January 16, 2026. The programme coincides with National Startup Day and highlights a decade of progress in India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Launched in 2016, Startup India has grown into a cornerstone of India’s innovation and economic strategy, fostering thousands of enterprises across technology, agriculture, health, and education. The initiative has positioned India as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem.
During the event, the Prime Minister is expected to interact with entrepreneurs, recognize achievements in the sector, and outline the government’s continued support for innovation-led growth. The celebration will also showcase success stories and policy measures that have enabled startups to thrive.
Officials emphasized that the 10-year milestone reflects India’s transformation into a nation of job creators, with startups driving employment, investment, and solutions to real-world challenges. The event is seen as a reaffirmation of the government’s commitment to strengthening the entrepreneurial spirit of the country.
