The Chief Minister officially opens a two-day startup exhibition.

Chief Minister N. Rangasamy officially opened the inaugural Puducherry Startup Expo 2024 at Gandhi Thidal on Saturday. The event, spanning two days, is a collaborative effort by the Department of Industries, Atal Incubation Centre-Pondicherry Engineering College Foundation, and Puducherry Technological University. According to an official statement, the first edition has garnered significant interest from the startup ecosystem, boasting 80 stalls at the exhibition venue. Approximately 200 startup founders are actively participating, providing early-stage startups a platform to showcase their innovative ideas and advancements.