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In Day 3 of #StartupMahakumbh, a panel featuring Mr Amit Kothawade (Maharashtra State Innovation Society) and Mr Omkarnath Suprabhat Rath (Assam Startup), moderated by Mr Suresh Narasimha (Cocreate Ventures), brought valuable insights into the evolving Indian startup landscape. The discussion emphasised the role of comprehensive support systems in building robust state-level startup ecosystems. Mr Amit Kothawade highlighted initiatives like the Startup Yatra and the Maharashtra Student Innovation Challenge, which are catalysing innovation in AgriTech and HealthTech, particularly in Tier II and III cities. Mr Omkarnath Suprabhat Rath shared how Assam’s startup momentum is being powered by untapped resources and progressive policies, with the success of the Investor Summit under Advantage Assam 2.0 showcasing the state as a promising hub for entrepreneurs. Both speakers emphasised that collaboration between states can create a multiplier effect, accelerating the vision of India at 100 and contributing to the goal of a #ViksitBharat. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade #StartupIndia #DPIIT #StartupMahakumbh #BharatInnovates #FutureEntrepreneurs #IamAtStartupMahakumbh

At #StartupMahakumbh2025, Hon'ble Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary shared a powerful vision for #FutureEntrepreneurs, brilliantly moderated by Shri Madan Padaki! "Entrepreneurial thinking isn't just mindset—it's a skill seeded young. Leaders forge through fire & perseverance." The NEP is cultivating job-makers, not job-seekers, with AI-readiness, preparing 25 crore students to solve global challenges! Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade #StartupIndia #DPIIT #NEP #YouthInnovation #AISkilling #IamAtStartupMahakumbh

At #StartupMahakumbh2025, a powerful panel on “Bridging Education & Entrepreneurship” featured Ms Ipsita Yadav (Moderator, Startup India), Prof Bijaylaxmi Nanda (Miranda House), Ms Aparna Bhumi (Govt of Telangana), Mr Hiranmaya Mahanta (iHub Gujarat), & Mr Pradeepkumar Dhage (AICTE). With NEP pushing entrepreneurship & skill courses, the real shift lies in transforming academic mindsets to nurture future innovators. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade #StartupIndia #DPIIT #IamAtStartupMahakumbh

Startups Driving Innovation and R&D for Vikist Bharat 2047 An inspiring session on Startups Driving Innovation & R&D for #ViksitBharat2047 Moderated by Shri Sanjeev Kumar Gupta (CEO, KDEM), the discussion saw powerful insights from Mr Vikram Gupta (Founder, IVY Group), Naganand Doraswamy, Managing (Partner & Founder at Ideaspring Capital) Mr Arvind Gupta (CEO, Digital India Foundation) and Shri Panneerselvam Madanagopal (CEO, MeitY Startup Hub) From highlighting the significance of R&D to investing in deep-tech to digital transformation, the conversation highlighted how startups will shape Bharat’s future to become a become a $1 Trillion innovation-led economy. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | IvyCap Ventures Advisors Private Limited | Digital India Foundation | MeitY Startup Hub | Ideaspring Capital #StartupIndia #DPIIT #StartupMahakumbh #BharatInnovates #FutureEntrepreneurs #EmergingStartups #StartupEcosystem #IamAtStartupMahakumbh

At Startup Mahakumbh, the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge with Stride Ventures, an initiative by Startup India, DPIIT took center stage as the winner was felicitated for delivering high-impact, solution-driven innovation. Shri Sanjiv Joint Secretary, DPIIT, congratulated the winner and reaffirmed the commitment to nurturing India’s innovation ecosystem through such visionary initiatives. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade Stride Ventures Ishpreet Singh Gandhi #StartupIndia #DPIIT #StartupMahakumbh #IamAtStartupMahakumbh

At #StartupMahakumbh2025's Fireside Chat, Smt Wafa Balaswad from Sharjah Research Technology & Innovation Park shared why UAE is becoming a startup hotspot! The shift from E-commerce to AI, HealthTech & DeepTech supported by world-class infrastructure, freezones (100% ownership), and strong academia-industry partnerships is transforming UAE into an innovation powerhouse. Smart policies + visionary leadership = unmatched growth opportunity for founders! Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade Shri Sanjiv Harleen Pasricha Wafa Balaswad #StartupIndia #DPIIT #IAMatStartupMahakumbh #InnovationHub #GlobalEcosystem #FreeZones

On day 2 of #StartupMahakumbh2025 an engaging panel discussion moderated by Smt Ragini Kumar on "Beyond Policy: How Government Officers Are Fuelling Innovation and Impact." Meaningful insights from Shri Mahaveer Singhvi, Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, Shri Pankaj Jindal, Joint Secretary, CBDT, Dr Jitendra Kumar, Managing Director, BIRAC and Smt Bandana Preyanshi, Secretary Dpt of Industries, Government of Bihar. Emphasising the need for adoption and integration of technology by policymakers as the way forward while having an unwavering commitment towards incorporation of women and marginalised community into the Startup ecosystem as an imperative for the vision of Vikist Bharat by 2047. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade Ragini Kumar #StartupIndia #DPIIT #IAMatstartupMahakumbh #ViksitBharat2047 #Innovation #DPIIT #StartupMahakumbh #BharatInnovates

On Day 2 at Startup Mahakumbh, Shri Sudatta Mandal, Deputy Managing Director, SIDBI, highlighted SIDBI’s instrumental role in building a robust startup ecosystem in India. From driving green finance and financial inclusion to fostering innovation through strategic partnerships, training programs, and catalytic capital—SIDBI continues to empower founders and fuel the country’s entrepreneurial journey. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India) Shri Sanjiv Shri Sumeet Jarangal #StartupIndia #DPIIT #IAMatStartupMahakumbh #StartupMahakumbh #BharatInnovates #FutureEntrepreneurs.

In the session "Startup-driven economic transformation: Building a Trillion-Dollar Digital Economy", an esteemed panel featuring Shri Abhishek Singh (MeitY), Smt Arti Bhatnagar, Additional Secretary, DPIIT, and Smt Manmeet Kaur Nanda, Joint Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities—moderated by Ms Shweta Rajpal Kohli (Startup Policy Forum)—explored government’s perspective on building a billion dollar economy, driven by startups. The panel agreed that while India may be a laggard in adopting change, once we do, we ace at it. Further reforms of the government, a seed fund scheme for startup handholding, and embracing AI were some learnings the officers agreed should be taken ahead to further support startups drive economic growth. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade #StartupIndia #DPIIT #StartupMahakumbh #BharatInnovates #FutureEntrepreneurs #IamAtStartupMahakumbh

On Day 2 of Startup Mahakumbh, during the session “Womennator: The Startup Revolution moderated by Ms Harleen Pasricha, Startup India, in conversation with Ms Noa Muzzafar and Ms Tehiya Benzur, Founder, Israeli Women Executives Forum, emphasised that women can be role models for their children by pursuing what they are passionate about. She highlighted that women are fully capable of managing their careers, homes, and families and can seek support when needed to balance it all. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade #StartupMahakumbh #WomenEntrepreneurs #Womennator #IamAtStartupMahakumbh