Startup India Standup India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the 'Startup India, Standup India' initiative in his Independence Day address last year. On Saturday, PM Modi unveiled the action plan for startups in the country. He announced a self-certification scheme in respect of nine labour and environment laws and said there will be no inspection during the first three years of launch of the venture. Addressing the first conference of start-up entrepreneurs, Modi announced an action plan to boost such ventures which are seen as key to employment generation and wealth creation.