Launched in 2016, this flagship initiative aims to promote and support startups in India. It offers various incentives, tax benefits, and support measures to nurture a culture of entrepreneurship.
MUDRA Yojana:
This scheme, initiated in 2015, provides financial support to micro-enterprises and small businesses. It offers loans through Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs), Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), and Banks.
Stand-Up India:
Launched in 2016, this scheme focuses on promoting entrepreneurship among women, Scheduled Castes (SCs), and Scheduled Tribes (STs) by providing bank loans for setting up greenfield enterprises.
National Entrepreneurship Awards:
These awards were introduced to recognize and honor outstanding young entrepreneurs and startups in India. They aim to inspire and motivate others to pursue entrepreneurship.
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM):
AIM was launched in 2016 to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among school and college students. It aims to foster innovation and startup ecosystem at the grassroots level.
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY):
Although not exclusively for entrepreneurship, PMKVY aims to impart skill development training to youth across various sectors, including those relevant to starting and managing businesses.
This scheme has been in operation for several years and aims to generate employment opportunities in rural and urban areas by promoting micro-enterprises through credit facilities.
NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP):
WEP was launched to promote women entrepreneurship and provide a platform for networking, mentorship, and access to capital.
MSME Sambandh:
It’s an online portal introduced to monitor the implementation of the Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) by Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs).
National Mission on Cultural Mapping and Roadmap:
This initiative focuses on creating an ecosystem that enables artists, artisans, and craftsmen to become self-reliant entrepreneurs.
Innovate India:
It’s a platform launched by the NITI Aayog to showcase, mentor, and guide innovators and entrepreneurs.
