New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Startup India programme is not just a scheme but a 'Rainbow Vision' that aims to connect different sectors with new opportunities.

Addressing entrepreneurs and stakeholders of India's startup ecosystem, the Prime Minister on the occassion of National Startup Day, said that for him, the confidence and impression of startups matter more than numbers alone.

He also lauded the risk appetite of India's startups.

"I have consistently emphasised risk-taking, because it has also been my long-standing habit. Tasks that no one was ready to take up, tasks that previous governments avoided for decades because they feared losing elections or power -- I have always considered it...