Chennai, March 14 -- Tamil Nadu Minister for Industries, TRB Rajaa, on Saturday said that state government has begun investing in promising high-tech startups through Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO), backing firms such as Agnikul and Raptee, with the aim of strengthening the innovation ecosystem and encouraging young entrepreneurs under the leadership of Chief Minister M K Stalin.

Speaking in Chennai after the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) announced the move, Rajaa said the state government aims to support promising companies working in high-tech and emerging sectors.

"All of India should replicate what Tamil Nadu is doing today. Start-ups across India need the backing of the state... This i...