Bhubaneswar, Feb 11: Speaking at the 100 Cube Start-Up Conclave at the Fireside Chat Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan said,"When Odisha turns 100 in 2036, there must be 100 start-ups in the state with a minimum turnover of ₹100 crore each". 

He added,"India has witnessed a new culture and pace of research, innovation & entrepreneurship under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi ji. 100 Cube is a part of a grand vision to give greater momentum to the spirit of innovation & enterprise with IIT Bhubaneswar as its anchor".

Speaking at length Union Minister Pradhan said,"Odisha and eastern India have no dearth of talent and ideas. 100 Cube will be a catalyst in making innovation & entrepreneurship, a way of living. It will provide a broad canvas to our youth to leave a lasting imprint of their entrepreneurial talents and abilities."

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"Eastern India, particularly a knowledge hub like Bhubaneswar has the solutions to the most complex challenges of the world. 
100 Cube will act as a bridge between knowledge and 21st century opportunities. With this initiative, we envision to make Bhubaneswar and Odisha an epicentre of solution-centric start-ups that will give momentum to #Purvoday, boost India’s growth trajectory and ensure global well-being", he said taking part in the 100 Cube Start-Up Conclave.