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State of Gujarat and Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been chosen as the best performers in the State StartUp Rankings 2019. They have been recognized for their outstanding performance in simplifying commerce, enhancing productivity and leveraging technology. The State Startup Rankings was released in New Delhi today.
Karnataka and Kerala are the top performing states in the State StartUp Rankings for fostering innovative entrepreneurship to attract business and finance.
Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Sikkim and Uttar Pradesh are the emerging startup ecosystems in the country.
Speaking on the occasion, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that during COVID period, Indian Startups have come up with brilliant ideas and solutions to the many problems that the country and the world face.
Mr Goyal said, they also see a number of startups coming up with innovative ideas on delivery of groceries, meeting the essential requirements of the people of the country, and coming up with newer ideas to promote the digital economy and e-commerce in different ways.
The Minister said, the startups of India are doing excellent work in the roadways, waterways, shipping and railways and all sectors related to logistics in the country.
He expressed confidence that the impetus given to scientific innovation in technology, including space technology, will help India solve many of its problems as part of the thrust Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given to make India a self-reliant nation. He called upon everyone to convert the COVID crisis into an opportunity to reimagine India and to reinvigorate the Indian economy.