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17/09/24 10:29 AM IST

Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) Portal

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  • Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal launched Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR), a digital platform for startups,to facilitate growth of the Indian startup ecosystem.
About portal
  • BHASKAR meaning ‘Rising Sun’ has been aptly chosen to be the name of the digital platform.
  • With the sun comes enlightenment, light, growth and BHASKAR will help in collaboration, cooperation and also enable competition among each other.
  • BHASKAR is designed to unify and empower India’s rapidly growing startup ecosystem by offering a one-stop solution for seamless collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation.
  • With over 1.4 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups as of August 2024, India has established itself as one of the largest and most vibrant startup ecosystems globally.
  • However, this tremendous growth has also led to the fragmentation of resources and stakeholders.
  • BHASKAR aims to challenge incubators, policymakers, and other key startup ecosystem stakeholders under one roof for ease of accessibility and traceability. 
Key features
  • Industry Alliances: By bringing together stakeholders from different sectors, industries, technologies, and regions, the platform creates opportunities for cross-collaboration for all
  • Dynamic Networking: Easily connect and collaborate with like-minded people via personalised dashboards and peer-to-peer connect features that ensure you are always just a click away from your next opportunity
  • Enhanced Visibility: Make yourself visible using profile cards to be discovered across the startup ecosystem
  • Personalised Identification Number: Get your BHASKAR ID that is tied to your profile for a personalised dashboard. Your digital identity will enable you to access various services and be discovered by other members.
  • BHASKAR will work as the central one-stop digital platform that will house the ever-evolving startup ecosystem stakeholders under one single roof, making it the largest digital registry of the startup ecosystem in the world in the coming times. 
Source- PIB

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