Chennai, Feb. 28 -- Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday said as of 2025, India has emerged as the world's third-largest start-up ecosystem, with a combined valuation exceeding USD 354 million.

Virtually addressing the inaugural session of India's largest R and D fair 'IInvenTiv 2025' at the IIT Madras here, Mr Pradhan extended his invitation to the international representatives and sought to strengthen research ties to foster global start-up opportunities.

He also said that as of 2025, India has emerged as the world's third-largest start-up ecosystem, with a combined valuation exceeding USD 354 million.

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