Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Yogi Says Women Lead Over Half of Uttar Pradesh Startups
Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, shared a message for Sharadiya Navratri.
He said women lead more than half of the state's startups.
He said government programs are meant to help women and girls stay healthy, learn, travel safely and become more independent.
He named several programs, including Mission Shakti and Kanya Sumangala.
He also mentioned support for mothers and children's nutrition.
Adityanath said helping women is important to the state’s plans for development.
The article reports his statements and does not independently verify the startup figure.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said women lead more than 50 per cent of the state's startups.
He shared the claim while wishing people well for Sharadiya Navratri.
Adityanath credited government initiatives with supporting women's safety, respect, health, education and self-reliance.
He cited schemes including Matru Vandana Yojana, Kanya Sumangala and Mission Shakti.
He said women's empowerment is part of the goal of a developed Uttar Pradesh and India.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
- What
- He said women lead more than 50 per cent of Uttar Pradesh's startups and described government initiatives for women's empowerment.
- When
- In a message marking Sharadiya Navratri; no specific date is given.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- Adityanath said the initiatives aim to advance women's safety, respect, health, education and self-reliance.
- Startup leadership claim
- Adityanath said women lead more than 50 per cent of Uttar Pradesh's startups.
- Occasion
- Sharadiya Navratri
- Message platform
- Adityanath shared his remarks in a post on X.
- Maternal and child support
- He cited the Prime Minister's Matru Vandana Yojana and the Nutrition Campaign.
- Support for daughters
- He cited Kanya Sumangala and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojanas.
- Other initiatives named
- Mission Shakti, Operation Kayakalp, Kasturba Balika Vidyalaya, Safe City, the Rani Lakshmibai Scooty Scheme and the Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar Working Women's Hostel.
- Development goal
- Adityanath linked women's empowerment to a developed Uttar Pradesh and a developed India.