Government’s Commitment to Fostering Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Mumbai, May 2, 2025 – The Indian government is actively nurturing over a million entrepreneurs through flagship programs such as Startup India, Skill India, and the Atal Innovation Mission, Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary emphasized in a recent address.
Speaking via video message at TiEcon 2025, a premier entrepreneurship conference held in the United States, Chaudhary underscored India’s pivotal moment in global innovation, where enterprise, skills, and technology converge to shape a new economic narrative.
“Across every corner of our nation, entrepreneurs are solving real problems, building sustainable ventures, and creating scalable impact,” Chaudhary told the gathering, highlighting the country’s dynamic startup ecosystem that continues to flourish through resilience, inclusion, and purpose-driven development.
Indian Delegation Showcases Emerging Innovation Sectors
TiEcon 2025 witnessed the participation of a high-level Indian delegation featuring industry leaders across deep-tech, climate innovation, healthcare, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital transformation. Their presence reinforced India’s growing stature as a global innovation partner and emphasized the nation’s commitment to advancing technological entrepreneurship.
The delegation’s showcase highlighted groundbreaking solutions emerging from India’s startup ecosystem, reflecting the government’s strategic focus on fostering disruptive technologies to drive economic growth and social impact.
Satya Nadella Engages on India’s Skill Development Initiatives
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella also engaged in discussions about India’s evolving skill ecosystem. He held a brief interaction centered on the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and its initiatives aimed at equipping Indian youth with future-ready and job-ready skills.
AI and Skill India Digital Hub: Preparing India’s Workforce for the Future
Addressing the conference, Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC and MD of NSDC International, stressed the critical role of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming industries and workforce development.
“AI is revolutionizing the world in ways we never imagined, necessitating proactive measures to navigate challenges and harness emerging opportunities,” Tiwari remarked.
He highlighted how platforms such as the Skill India Digital Hub enable learners across India to acquire AI and digital skills from anywhere, anytime, ensuring broad access to critical educational resources. Furthermore, he underscored NSDC International’s mission to position India as a global supplier of skilled manpower in emerging industries.
TiEcon 2025: Exploring AI’s Disruptive Potential
The three-day TiEcon 2025 conference focused extensively on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence in shaping enterprises and society. It brought together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, academics, and industry leaders to discuss AI-led business innovation, policy frameworks, and startup growth strategies.
India’s strong participation at TiEcon 2025 reaffirms its commitment to becoming a global talent hub and an innovation-driven partner in the era of AI-led transformation.
NSDC’s Global Engagement at TiEcon 2025
To further bolster India’s entrepreneurial outreach, NSDC established a dedicated exhibition stall at the conference. The stall attracted enthusiastic engagement from global participants, offering insights into India’s efforts in skill development, workforce transformation, and AI adoption.
With India’s dynamic startup and entrepreneurial landscape expanding rapidly, government-led programs such as Startup India, Skill India, and the Atal Innovation Mission continue to play an essential role in fostering inclusive growth, digital transformation, and job creation.
