Commerce Ministry's new moves to boost trade, startup ecosystem
India's Commerce Ministry, led by Piyush Goyal, just rolled out new moves to boost both trade and the startup ecosystem.
They celebrated 34 local producers at the One District One Product (ODOP) Awards—an effort to get unique regional products noticed globally and help grassroots entrepreneurs reach bigger markets.
Steps toward a more innovative and inclusive economy
These steps aren't just about awards—they're about opening doors.
Goyal also connected with Indian Missions in 61 countries to tackle trade challenges and spark investment.
Plus, the Fifth National Startup Awards are now open for applications across fields like clean energy, fintech, and deeptech.
All this is meant to fuel innovation, support young founders with better funding and infrastructure, and help India climb toward being a top-three global economy—while making sure growth is inclusive and tech-driven.