At least 157,066 startups have been recognised by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to date and 759,303 users are registered on the portal (as on December 25), the government said on Wednesday.
Nearly 73,151 startups in India now have at least one woman Director -- nearly half of the 1,52,139 startups supported by the government, thus showcasing the crucial role women play in driving innovation and economic growth, a government statement said on Tuesday.
Prasada stated that more than half of the startups in these districts are being led by women.
The Indian startup ecosystem raised around $187 million in funding this week, that included four growth-stage and 13 early-stage deals.
Delivering the keynote address during the launch, Goyal said that BHASKAR means ‘Rising Sun’ has been aptly chosen to be the name of the digital platform.
The Union minister said over the last nine years, the country has made rapid strides in every area of Science & Technology.
The minister said India had no dearth of talent, capability, innovation and creativity in the youth, but they were lacking a favourable milieu and proper patronage from the political leadership which was provided by Prime Minister Modi.
Deputy Chief Minister of the state Dushyant Chautala, who also holds the portfolio of industries and commerce department, said the state government has budgeted for a venture capital fund of Rs 200 crore to support young people starting businesses.
This is essential not only for sustaining the startups in the long run by linking them with a livelihood but also for bringing about value addition to the Indian Industry as per the contemporary global benchmarks, Jitendra Singh said.
India and Lithuania on Tuesday agreed to work in the areas of deep tech startups as well as forge lasting ties in manufacturing of semiconductor chips.
