Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised India's young entrepreneurs, calling them the driving force behind the country's innovation-led growth story. Addressing startup founders, investors, and industry leaders, he said the energy, confidence, and ambition of India's youth reflect the future of New India. Modi highlighted how startups are leveraging Artificial Intelligence, satellite technology, advanced manufacturing, green hydrogen, electric mobility, battery innovation, and defence technologies to solve real-world challenges. He emphasized that India is no longer merely a consumer of solutions but has emerged as a contributor of solutions for the world. Pointing to India's thriving startup ecosystem, the Prime Minister noted that while around a hundred startups were showcased at the event, the country today boasts a mega pool of over 2 lakh startups contributing to India's and the global economy's growth.