Odisha has been recognized as a ‘Top Performer’ state in the 4th edition of the State Startup Ranking conducted by the Union Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), according to officials. Apart from Odisha, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Telangana have also been ranked as ‘Top Performer’ states, while Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu have been awarded as ‘Best Performer’ states.
The ranking results were announced by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi on Tuesday.
“Odisha’s retention of the ‘Top Performer’ status in the DPIIT State Startup Rankings 2022 is a testament to our unwavering commitment. Under the visionary guidance of CM Naveen Patnaik, we are driven to not just maintain but elevate the capabilities of our startup ecosystem,” said Omkar Rai, chairman of Startup Odisha.
According to Rai, Odisha is dedicated to creating a conducive environment for startups with a new startup policy that is under consideration. This policy aims to align with global best practices, focus on ESG factors, and promote women’s entrepreneurship.
Startup Odisha has nurtured over 1,800 startups across various sectors such as agritech, IT, artificial intelligence, healthcare, fintech, and biotechnology. Notably, 42 percent of these startups are led by women. Officials have stated that Startup Odisha aims to foster at least 5,000 startups by 2025.
