Objective: To foster competitiveness, mutual learning and propel States and Union Territories (UTs) to work proactively towards uplifting the startup ecosystem.
Framework: The 2019 Ranking Framework has seven broad reform areas consisting of 30 action points – institutional support, easing compliances, relaxation in public procurement norms, incubation support, seed funding support, venture funding support, and awareness and outreach.
Participation: 22 States and 3 Union Territories.
2 Categories of States and UTs: (1) Category Y: All UTs except Delhi and all States in North East India except Assam; (2) Category X: All other States and UT of Delhi.
Best Performers: (1) Gujarat; (2) Karnataka; (3) Kerala.
Lowest performance: (1) Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
Best performer in Category Y: Andaman & Nicobar Islands
