Union minister Jitendra Singh highlighted the necessity to broaden India's startup ecosystem to include Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, acknowledging the untapped potential for innovation outside major urban centers. He pointed out the need for stronger connections among science, startups, and industry to facilitate technology commercialization. Celebrating India's position as the world's third-largest startup environment, he asserted that Eastern India holds significant opportunities for advancing tech-led growth and innovation.