Chennai, Feb. 16 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Saturday called for a stronger industry-driven startup model, stating that government employment alone cannot meet the aspirations of India's youth.

Addressing the Research-Industry-Startup-Entrepreneurship (RISE) Conclave 2026 at the Chennai Trade Centre, he said, "India has moved from being a late entrant to emerging as a global innovation hub, and urged Tamil Nadu to leverage its strong academic and research base to contribute more significantly to the country's over 2 lakh registered startups."

RISE Conclave Focuses on Research-Industry Linkages

The two-day conclave in Chennai brings together research institutions, industry...