From just about 350 startups in 2014, their number in India grew over 300 times in the past ten years after Narendra Modi took over as the Prime Minister, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Sunday.

In a significant push to integrate cutting-edge space technology within its military operations, the Indian Defence establishment, spearheaded by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, is now actively fostering collaborations with the nation’s space industry and startups. This initiative aims to bridge the technological gap between India and its adversaries, ensuring a modernised force capable of meeting future challenges.