New Delhi,feb 14
The Startup India initiative has officially recognised 2.07 lakh ventures across the country, resulting in the creation of 21.9 lakh direct jobs as of December 31, 2025. The government continues to expand its funding push through three flagship schemes designed to support businesses at various stages of their growth cycle.As per a Ministry of Commerce & Industry release, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recognised a total of 2,07,135 entities across all States and Union Territories. These startups contributed significantly to the national employment landscape by generating over 21.9 lakh direct jobs. Minister of State for the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Jitin Prasada, provided these details in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.The government implements the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS), the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), and the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS) to provide funding opportunities across various sectors. The FFS, operationalised by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), provides capital to SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). As of December 31, 2025, these AIFs invested Rs 25,547.98 crore in 1,371 selected startups across 29 States and Union Territories. These supported startups generated over 2 lakh jobs.The SISFS, which began on April 1, 2021, provides financial assistance to seed-stage startups through incubators.
