New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The government has released a Concept Note proposing amendments to the Designs Act, 2000, to modernise India’s design protection framework and align it with international best practices, an official statement said on Thursday.The Concept Note released by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) proposed India’s accession to the Riyadh Design Law Treaty (DLT) and the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs…
Latest Startup India News & Updates
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Sunday tuned into the 130th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio show and lauded his motivational words for young voters. “As National Voters’ Day is being commemorated today, PM Modi motivated youth who have turned 18 to vote and also discussed the importance of cleanliness along with environmental protection,” said Sachdeva after tuning into the monthly radio show at the Arya Samaj Mandir in…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday referred to the ‘2026 is the new 2016’ trend on social media and shared his memories of a decade ago when the government launched the Startup India programme, calling it “very important” for the youth and the future of the country. He called the youth the “heroes” of the “amazing journey” of the Startup India programme and said that now, Indian startups are working in every sector.Addressing the 130th episode of his monthly radio pr…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) From the ‘Startup India’ initiative turning 10 to trade talks, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday highlighted some of the key happenings in the last two weeks which made headlines globally.‘Startup India’ marked 10 years of its journey with a headline event in Delhi on January 16, graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with participation from startup founders, innovators, and young entrepreneurs.“Marked as the National Startup Day, the res…
Chandigarh, Jan 21 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while interacting with startup founders and entrepreneurs during a pre-budget consultation programme in Manesar, said on Wednesday that young innovators and startups are giving a new direction to the state’s economy.The Chief Minister said, ‘National Startup Day’ was celebrated on January 16, and “today’s pre-budget consultation is a continuation of that celebration”.Referring to the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he sa…
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for Defence, Sanjay Seth, visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp at Delhi Cantt on Sunday, where he was accorded a Guard of Honour by NCC cadets. The visit began with an impressive band performance by the cadets of The Scindia School at Gwalior, setting the tone for a day that celebrated discipline, patriotism and the spirit of youth leadership. In his address to officers and cadets, MoS Seth underlined that Republic Day is not m…
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Sunday visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) and described the participants as a living bridge between India’s glorious past and its promising future.He described the Republic Day Camp as a reflection of the discipline, commitment and leadership potential of the youth.On his arrival, he was presented with a ‘Guard of Honour’ by NCC cadets, followed by an impressive band performance by The Scindia Schoo…
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Startup India’ vision has been a game changer in transforming the country from a nation of job seekers into a nation of job creators, according to startup founders.Srikanth Iyer, co-founder and CEO of HomeLane, said the impact of ‘Startup India’ can be seen in funding support, improved infrastructure and a significant boost in ease of doing business.“Startup India has been a game-changer in three ways. One, it has enabled a lar…
Jammu, Jan 16 (IANS) Union MoS (Ind. Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Friday said that while India had around 400 startups before 2014, the number of recognised startups has now crossed 2 lakhs, with nearly 50 per cent emerging from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. Speaking to reporters here, Singh said there was once a perception that startups could only be launched in metropolitan cities, but the Narendra Modi-led government has successfully changed that mindset. “Today, nearly …
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Startup founders on Friday hailed various government’s initiatives to empower entrepreneurs, especially from the smaller cities and towns, adding that India has always been a land of entrepreneurs and these initiatives are helping put a proper framework in place to support them.Calling the 10-year journey of Startup India a revolution shaped by millions of dreams and youthful imagination, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the initiative has gone far beyond being a…