Empowering India: The Role of Start-ups and Mentorship in Innovation

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the critical role of mentorship in India's start-up growth, beyond just funding. At the India International Science Festival, he highlighted the need for guidance and risk-taking in research, illustrating a shift towards supportive ecosystems that foster innovation and entrepreneurship.

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stressed the pivotal role of mentorship in the growth of India's start-ups, extending beyond mere financial backing, during the India International Science Festival in Panchkula.

In a panel discussion titled 'Startup Journeys', Singh highlighted India's transition from limited scientific education to democratized access, promoting entrepreneurship among diverse backgrounds. He emphasized the government's shift towards building supportive ecosystems that connect ideas to markets through structured platforms like BIRAC.

Singh discussed regulatory reforms aimed at easing burdens on entrepreneurs and underscored the significance of fostering innovation. The event underscored public-private partnerships as central to India's innovation strategy, with mentorship and curiosity among youths deemed crucial for achieving a developed nation by 2047.

(With inputs from agencies.)