India reaches 230,000 startups, creating 2.5 million jobs, says Union minister Jitendra Singh

Union minister Jitendra Singh shared recent startup statistics for India. The country now has 2.3 lakh (230,000) active startups. These enterprises have collectively generated 25 lakh (2.5 million) jobs. The growth reflects continued entrepreneurial momentum across sectors. Singh highlighted the role of startups in driving economic development. The data underscores the contribution of new firms to employment. Government policies aim to sustain this expansion. Observers will watch how the ecosystem evolves in the coming year.