New Delhi, March 17 -- More than one lakh startups in India have at least one woman director or partner, reflecting the growing participation of women in the country's entrepreneurial ecosystem, the government informed Parliament.
Out of 2,12,283 startups recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) as of January 31, 2026, a total of 1,02,054 startups have at least one woman director or partner, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
The government said the Startup India initiative, launched in 2016, continues to play a crucial role in strengthening the innovation ecosystem by promoting investments and supporting startups across va...