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DPIIT and Korean institute partner to collaborate in logistics-infra development

DPIIT and Korean institute partner to collaborate in logistics-infra development

New Delhi, February 10: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in logistics and infrastructure development between the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Korea Transport Institute (KoTI), Republic of Korea (RoK) was signed on Monday at the Sejong National Research Complex, South Korea.

Centre paves way to propel startups in J&K

Centre paves way to propel startups in J&K

New Delhi, Jan 28: The Centre's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering collaboration, mentorship, and support for startups in the region, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.

DPIIT and JKEDI sign MoU to strengthen startup ecosystem in J-K

DPIIT and JKEDI sign MoU to strengthen startup ecosystem in J-K

New Delhi, January 28: In a landmark move to bolster the startup ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering collaboration, mentorship, and support for startups in the region, said a release.

Gujarat's FDI growth soars to 86 pc of FDI equity inflows since 2000

Gujarat's FDI growth soars to 86 pc of FDI equity inflows since 2000

Gandhinagar, January 23: Gujarat has solidified its position as India's premier investment hub, achieving a milestone with 86 per cent of its total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity inflows over the past 24 years within the last decade (April 2014 to September 2024), according to the latest report from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

DPIIT ropes in jobs platform Apna in talent hunt to staff startups

DPIIT ropes in jobs platform Apna in talent hunt to staff startups

New Delhi, Jan 22: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed an MoU with jobs and professional networking platform Apna to hunt for talent to staff registered startups with highly skilled manpower and create new job opportunities for unemployed youth, according to an official statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday.

CM Yogi Adityanath applauds PM Modi's efforts to promote startup ecosystem in India

CM Yogi Adityanath applauds PM Modi's efforts to promote startup ecosystem in India

Lucknow, January 16: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday applauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to promote the startup ecosystem in the country by easing rules and regulations on the completion of nine years of the 'Startup India' initiative. Taking to the social media platform X, Uttar Pradesh CM said, "Under the visionary leadership of respected Prime Minister @narendramodi ji, the 'Startup India' initiative has given new dimensions to entrepreneurship in the country and made the youth and women power self-reliant. Today, through simple regulations, financial support and policies that encourage innovation, India has become a global hub for startups. Congratulations to all the startup entrepreneurs and heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister on the completion of 9 years of this revolutionary initiative of transforming the youth from 'job seekers' to 'job givers'!."Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday celebrated the 9th anniversary of the Startup India initiative, highlighting its transformative impact on the country's innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

DPIIT recognised startups generates over 16.6 lakh jobs in about 8 years: Centre

DPIIT recognised startups generates over 16.6 lakh jobs in about 8 years: Centre

New Delhi, January 15: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recognised startups have created over 16.6 lakh direct jobs across various sectors from 2016 to October 31, 2024, significantly contributing to employment generation in the country, the ministry of Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated on Thursday.

Govt ropes in ITC for booster shot to startups

Govt ropes in ITC for booster shot to startups

New Delhi, Jan 15: The Centre's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has entered into a strategic partnership with ITC Ltd to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in the country's startup ecosystem, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.

Investments in startups rose from $8 bn to $115 bn in last 9 years in India: Govt

Investments in startups rose from $8 bn to $115 bn in last 9 years in India: Govt

New Delhi, Jan 11: The total number of registered startups in India have surged to 1,57,066 from around 400 in 2016, when the 'Startup India' initiative was launched, with investment in these new ventures jumping to $115 billion, from $8 billion in this nine-year period, according to data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).