ENA Sectors 2025-06-19 15:25:43 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Jun 19 (KNN)</strong> In a strategic effort to strengthen Indias startup ecosystem and foster inclusive entrepreneurship, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with YourStory Media Pvt. Ltd., a digital media platform focused on startups and innovation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The partnership is aimed at nurturing grassroots entrepreneurship, particularly in Tier II, Tier III cities and rural areas, by leveraging storytelling, technology, and community-based initiatives under the Bharat Project. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The collaboration targets empowering one million entrepreneurs through AI-driven tools, venture launchpads, and multilingual content tailored to regional audiences.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The initiative will also integrate Indias flagship startup and developer platforms to facilitate greater engagement across the innovation landscape. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">These include avenues for founder-investor networking, sector-specific showcases, and ecosystem support in emerging domains such as artificial intelligence, generative AI, blockchain, and data innovation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Speaking on the occasion, Sanjiv Singh, Joint Secretary, DPIIT, highlighted the importance of inclusive platforms in democratising access to entrepreneurial resources. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This partnership is about unlocking opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs from underserved regions and ensuring they have access to knowledge, networks, and mentorship. It is a step forward in accelerating Indias transition into a global innovation leader, he said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The collaboration reflects DPIITs ongoing commitment to expanding the reach of Indias startup initiatives and enabling a more inclusive and decentralised entrepreneurial landscape.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 42503 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/dpiit-yourstory-sign-mou-to-boost-grassroots-entrepreneurship-under-bharat-project 2025-06-19 15:25:43 knnindia.co.in