Atlas: GEN’s Policy Portal

Year Introduced: 2024 | National-level

BHASKAR operates as a multi-stakeholder digital registry built on the existing Startup India portal infrastructure, managed by DPIIT. Registration is free of charge for all users.​Registration and…

Year Introduced: 2003 | National-level

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas operates through a multi-tiered structure combining national conventions, regional conferences, recognition awards, and thematic programming. The flagship event is held…

Year Introduced: 2016 | National-level

The Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) operates by investing in professionally managed venture capital funds rather than granting direct funding to startups. Managed by the Small Industries Development…

Year Introduced: 2012 | National-level

The policy mandates that all Central Ministries, Departments, and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) procure a minimum of 25% of their annual goods and services from MSEs. Within this 25%, 4% is…

Year Introduced: 2014 | National-level

Led by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), BRAP consists of a series of annual action plans where states are evaluated on their reform efforts. BRAP works by…

Year Introduced: 2020 | Sub-national

The Goa Startup Policy 2021 works through a multi-faceted approach to foster a thriving startup ecosystem in the state. Here's an overview of its key operational aspects:Implementation Structure:The…

Year Introduced: 2016 | National-level

The main functions of Startup India are to:  Simplify regulations: The initiative aims to make it easier for startups to navigate through bureaucratic processes by introducing measures such…

Year Introduced: 2020 | Sub-national

The Delhi city-state has kicked off a consultation process to draft a new startup policy with industry leaders and entrepreneurs, with the goal of making Delhi their preferred destination…

Year Introduced: 2019 | National-level

India’s Ministry of Human Resource Development released a guiding framework for higher education institutions. The framework covers Intellectual Property ownership, revenue sharing…

Year Introduced: 2016 | National-level

“AIM intends to establish ‘new’ incubation centres (Atal Incubation Centres) across India by providing them with financial support. AICs would further support and encourage start-ups to become…