Centre plans to launch Digital India Innovation Fund to support deep tech startups

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 31 (KNN) The Indian government has decided to launch a Digital India Innovation Fund with the aim to support Deeptech Startups, said Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Friday.

He made these remarks while addressing the students from over 20 colleges in Kerala as part of New India for Young India: Techade of Opportunities program.

Speaking on the occasion, Chandrasekhar said, the Prime Minister’s vision New India is one where there were ample opportunities for every Indian to participate in the development process and Hard work and skills are the only determinants of success.

Responding to a question on the issues like job opportunities in the country and migration from Kerala, the Minister added "Migration is a consequence of lack of hope. But India at the moment is going through an inflection point. The coming decade is going to be India’s Techade.”

Later in the day, Chandrasekhar also attended the Malabar Yuvajana Sangamam at Alphonsa English Higher Secondary School, Koranghad, Kerala and inaugurated the event.

"The government under PM Narendra Modiji is committed to working with all communities for the future of India. Every Indian must have equal opportunities to prosperity irrespective of community, caste, place or religion,” he said.

The event was being held at the Catholic Bishop House Campus, Thamarassery, Kerala.  (KNN Bureau)