Union Minister Jitendra Singh highlighted the significant growth in startups in India over the past decade, from 350 to nearly 1.75 lakh, creating 17.56 lakh jobs.
Singh urged students to focus on entrepreneurship and shift from being job seekers to job creators, emphasizing the support available through various startup schemes.
The creation of the Rs 1 lakh crore National Research Foundation aims to encourage private sector investment in research and development, enhancing the country's research ecosystem.
Singh mentioned recent reforms to streamline governance, accelerate scientific progress, and position India as a global leader in research and innovation.