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Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Startup India initiative, highlighting the growth of India's startup ecosystem from under 500 in 2016 to over 200,000 today, with significant advancements in AI, space, and green hydrogen. He announced the India AI Impact Summit in February and emphasized a focus on quality manufacturing through a 'Zero Defect, Zero Effect' approach, while also discussing environmental initiatives and the upcoming Union Budget 2026, which aims to enhance defense exports through AI-driven technologies.