Is India Supporting Over a Million Entrepreneurs?

Synopsis
India is taking significant steps to support over a million entrepreneurs through innovative government programs. With initiatives like Startup India and Skill India, the nation is emerging as a global leader in entrepreneurship and innovation.
Key Takeaways
- India nurtures over a million entrepreneurs.
- Key initiatives include Startup India and Skill India.
- NSDC plays a crucial role in preparing youth for the future.
- AI is reshaping industries and creating new opportunities.
- India is positioning itself as a global innovation hub.
New Delhi, May 2 (NationPress) The government is fostering the growth of over a million entrepreneurs through its ambitious initiatives such as Startup India, Skill India, and the Atal Innovation Mission, emphasized Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary.
In a video address to the ‘TiEcon 2025’ conference held in the US, the minister highlighted that India is currently at a pivotal moment where innovation, enterprise, and skills are merging to create a new global narrative.
“Entrepreneurs across our nation are tackling real-world challenges, establishing sustainable businesses, and making scalable impacts,” he conveyed to the audience.
During the conference, a prominent Indian delegation, including leaders in deep-tech, climate innovation, healthcare, AI, and digital transformation, showcased India's evolving role as a global innovation partner.
This delegation epitomized India's entrepreneurial spirit, which is founded on resilience, inclusion, and development driven by purpose.
Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, engaged in a brief conversation regarding India's skill ecosystem and the initiatives of the NSDC, highlighting how the organization is preparing Indian youth with skills that are both job-ready and future-ready.
Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC and MD of NSDC International, remarked, “AI is reshaping the world in unprecedented ways, necessitating proactive strategies to tackle its challenges and seize the opportunities it presents.”
“Innovative platforms like the Skill India Digital Hub enable learners nationwide to access education from anywhere, at any time. He stressed the pivotal role of NSDC International in transforming India into a global provider of skilled workforce,” he noted.
The annual three-day conference centered on the immense potential and transformative power of artificial intelligence in defining the future of enterprises and society, bringing together entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and academia.
India's participation in TiEcon 2025 signifies a major advancement in reinforcing its status as a global talent hub and innovation partner in the era of AI.
NSDC also established a dedicated exhibition stand at the conference, which attracted enthusiastic engagement from international participants.