Startup India Hub tackling issues of startup entrepreneurs

The Startup India Hub, a government program to resolve queries and provide hand-holding support to startups, has been able to resolve over 12,000 queries since it began operations in April this year, the government said on Wednesday.

The queries were resolved through telephone, e-mail, and twitter. The Hub is now planning to launch an interactive online learning and development module soon to educate startups and aspiring entrepreneurs, through various stages of their entrepreneurial journey.

In order to augment the existing list of incubators, which issue recommendation letters, the ministry has set up a module. "This shall enable incubators to obtain recognition from the Government of India," it said.

Seven proposals for research parks, 16 proposals for TBIs (Technology Business Incubators) and 13 proposals for Start-up Centres have been recommended by the National Expert Advisory Committee formed by the Human Resource Development Ministry. "These proposals shall be implemented in the current financial year," the report released by the government stated.