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Increase employment in manufacturing via PLI and Make in India
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Expand the startup ecosystem to tier-2/tier-3 cities and create high-value jobs
Bharatiya Janata Party · Lok Sabha General Election 2024
Last updated 8 Jul 2026
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Original manifesto wording
“We will expand Bharat's top-tier startup ecosystem to tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Further, we will transform Bharat into a global centre for high quality services including tourism to generate high value and diverse employment opportunities nationwide.”
From the Bharatiya Janata Party manifestoView Manifesto
Our Assessment
Startup expansion into tier-2/tier-3 cities is well underway: DPIIT-recognised startups grew from about 300 in 2016 to more than 1.25 lakh by 2025, with active clusters in Indore, Jaipur, Kochi, Coimbatore and others, supported by Startup India and state-level startup policies. The broader "global hub for high-quality services including tourism" element is more diffuse and not readily measurable. Partial: a clear, ongoing structural trend rather than a single completed deliverable.
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Promise Timeline
29 Dec 2025
DPIIT-recognised startups reach 1.25 lakh+ (from ~300 in 2016), with tier-2/tier-3 clusters (Indore, Jaipur, Kochi, Coimbatore, etc.) gaining prominence.
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