Karnataka Launches Programme to Fund SC/ST Entrepreneurs
India has been coming up with various programmes for startups for a long time. The Karnataka State Government has now launched its ambitious programme called Unnati.
This programme is basically focused on promoting technology startups steered by SC/ST entrepreneurs as well as those that are developing a product or a solution with a strong rural-focus.
“We will support these startups by way of funding which can go up to Rs 50 lakh,” Social Welfare Minister Priyank Kharge said.
The programme has been divided into two categories so as to provide benefits. These include:
- The startups where an SC/ST entrepreneur has a substantial stake with a hands-on role in the management. For this, the only criterion is the idea has to be good enough regardless of the sector.
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