Q. On which date, the ‘National Startup Day’ observed in India?
Answer:
16 January
Notes: In 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared January 16 as National Startup Day, marking a significant initiative to celebrate and boost the Indian startup ecosystem. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, along with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, designated January 10 to 16 as National Startup Week. On January 11, 2024, Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh launched the Startup India Innovation Week under the theme "Startups Unlocking Infinite Potential." PM Modi commended the sector's growth during the inaugural National Startup Day on January 15, 2022.