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Uttar Pradesh home to over 14,000 startups, says CM

- HT Correspondent

AGRA: Reaffirming his government's commitment to making Uttar Pradesh a $1 trillion economy, chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath has urged the youth to be job creators not seekers.

The CM said along with agriculture, Uttar Pradesh is also the land of Sanatan, knowledge and tradition. He expressed these views while addressing a conclave of 100 unicorns at a hotel in Agra on Sunday.

Yogi emphasised the need for Uttar Pradesh's youth to become job creators and highlighted the global impact of these innovative companies in the digital economy.

As per him, those leading in technology have also taken the lead in startups. He lauded the youth as a growth engine and a source of inspiration.

"In this, people from unicorn companies across the country exchange ideas. No unicorn company moves forward without investors." Yogi said. He recalled how five women approached him in 2019 seeking jobs. "On learning they had only studied up to Class 5, the state government took the initiative to train them and establish a milk producers' network and now their venture boasts a Rs 1,500 crore turnover and supports 42,000 women," the CM added. He credited PM Modi for redefining entrepreneurial culture through Startup India, Standup India, and Make in India. Yogi said India's startup ecosystem has gained global recognition with numerous unicorns emerging across various sectors.

"Uttar Pradesh too has made significant strides. It is now home to over 14,000 startups of which women entrepreneurs lead 7,000," he added.