Know What Union Minister Piyush Goyal Says About Food Delivery Apps
Indian startup came under sharp scrutiny as union minister Piyush Goyal questioned whether the country was settling for low paying gig jobs while China and USA raced ahead in deep tech innovation.
Should we aspire to be or are we going to be happy being delivery boy and girl? Goyal asked in startup mahakumbh 2025 in New Delhi pointing to be a slide comparing India’s startup ecosystem with China.
Piyush Goyal highlighted the stark contrast between the two countries, arguing that India’s India’s startup was too focused on food delivery and gig works.
We are focused on food delivery apps, turning unemployed youth into cheap labor so the rich get their meals without moving out of their houses.
Against that what Chinese startups do- work on developing electric mobility, battery technology, and that they are today dominating the electric mobility ecosystem
