Digital Team, Lucknow. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision of "Become a job creator, not a job seeker" has placed Uttar Pradesh at the center of the startup revolution. Under the 'Start in UP' initiative of the state government, the number of recognized startups in the state has crossed the historical limit of 3000. Due to policy support and transparent ecosystem, Uttar Pradesh is now emerging as the fastest growing startup hub of the country.
Startups jump in figures
According to the latest data, the growth rate of startups in Uttar Pradesh has given a tough competition to the national average:
Strong shield of capital and mentorship
Yogi government's startup policy has focused not just on numbers but also on quality and sustainability. Under the 'Start in UP' policy, entrepreneurs are getting the following facilities:
Talents emerging from small towns
IT experts believe that due to better law and order and 'ease of doing business' in Uttar Pradesh, startups are no longer limited to metros like Noida or Lucknow. Youth from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities (smaller districts) are also coming forward with their innovations. This is creating employment at the local level and giving impetus to the regional economy.
Backbone of $1 trillion economy
Digital governance and government encouragement towards startups have instilled new confidence in entrepreneurship among the youth of the state. This increasing number of startups will prove to be the cornerstone in making Uttar Pradesh economically self-reliant and achieving the goal of $1 trillion economy.