Choudhary urges states/ UTs to facilitate Startups

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New Delhi : Taking forward the Startup India initiative to the next level, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Government of India, organized the Second States’ Startups Conference at Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra, New Delhi, on September 12, 2017.

Sixty enablers comprising Venture Capitalists (VCs), Incubators, Accelerators, Banks, etc. and over 100 Startups from all over the country participated at the conference. The conference gave them the unique opportunity of interacting with senior officials from as many as 23 States and UT Governments as also Central Government, according to a PIB release. The discussions at the conference focussed on  the themes related to incubation facilities in India.

In his inaugural address, Minister of State, Commerce and Industry,  C R Choudhary emphasized on the larger role states need to play in facilitating and encouraging Startups which would determine the ultimate success of Startup initiative. He exhorted all to ensure that the benefits of Startup India programme should percolate down to entrepreneurs in tier-2/tier-3 cities, according to the PIB release.

Ramesh Abhishek, Secretary, DIPP stressed on the need to take positive steps to support the budding entrepreneurs of the country. He also highlighted the game-changing initiatives such as Startup India Hub and Learning & Development programme launched by DIPP for benefit of budding entrepreneurs.

Several states showcased key initiatives they had taken to promote startups. Odisha showcased various tools they have developed to equip startups including a comprehensive portal, helpline and various learning & development initiatives. Tamil Nadu presented the extensive network of innovation centres. Jharkhand showcased their approach of fostering innovation by reaching out to schools to nurture a culture of innovation through a ‘germinator.’ Other States viz. Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Bihar, Kerala, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh also made presentations showcasing their efforts in supporting Startups.