Question

When was the Startup India Initiative launched?

• A. January 16, 2015
• B. January 16, 2016
• C. January 15, 2016
• D. January 15, 2015

Answer 1

Answer:

B. January 16, 2016

The Startup India Initiative was launched on January 16, 2016.

It's a flagship initiative of the Government of India designed to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation and startups. Its goal is to empower startups to grow through innovation and design, creating new opportunities for employment and wealth generation in India. The initiative is overseen by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.