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DPIIT to launch Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) initiative for India's Startup Ecosystem

Posted 16 Sep 2024

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BHASKAR initiative (of Ministry of Commerce and Industry) is a platform designed to centralize, streamline, and enhance collaboration among key stakeholders within entrepreneurial ecosystem, including startups, investors, etc.

  • Its primary goal is to build world’s largest digital registry for stakeholders within startup ecosystem.
  • It is under Startup India program, which aims to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation and encouraging investments.

Key Features of BHASKAR 

  • Networking: It will bridge gap between startups and other stakeholders, allowing for seamless interaction across sectors.
  • Centralized Access to Resources: By providing startups immediate access to critical tools and knowledge, it will enable faster decision-making and more efficient scaling.
  • Creating Personalized Identification: Every stakeholder will be assigned unique BHASKAR ID, ensuring personalized interactions and tailored experiences across platform.
  • Enhancing Discoverability: Through powerful search features, users can easily locate relevant resources, collaborators, and opportunities, ensuring faster decision-making and action.
  • Supporting India’s Global Brand: It will promote India’s global reputation as a hub for innovation, making cross-border collaborations more accessible to startups and investors alike.

India’ Startup Ecosystem

  • India has 3rd largest startup ecosystem in world and has over 1,46,000 DPIIT-recognized startups.
  • Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recognize business as a startup. 

Eligibility Criteria for Startup Recognition

  • An entity shall be considered as a startup up to 10 years from date of its incorporation
  • Startup should be incorporated as private limited company or registered as a partnership firm or a limited liability partnership.
  • Turnover should be less than INR 100 Crores in any of previous financial years.

Other Initiatives taken for Startups

  • Atal Incubation Centers by NITI Aayog. 
  • MAARG portal (Mentorship, Advisory, Assistance, Resilience and Growth) of Startup India by DPIIT.
  • Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) Scheme.
  • Tags :
  • India's Startup Ecosystem
  • BHASKAR initiative
  • Startup India program
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