Government Schemes & Support for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

National Entrepreneurship Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm on 14th November 2025. As part of the celebrations, the Institution’s Innovation Council and Entrepreneurship Forum organized a Students Seminar on the theme “Government Schemes & Support for Aspiring Entrepreneurs”.

The objective of the program is to enhance knowledge about financial, technical, and incubation support extended by Central and State Governments for Entrepreneurs.

Highlights:

1. The event focused on educating students on multiple startup-friendly policies and initiatives designed to transform India into a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.
2. Students made detailed presentations on a wide range of central and state government schemes supporting Start-ups and New Business Ventures. To name a few schemes presented are:
   Stand-Up India Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS), Shramashakthi Scheme, Samruddhi Scheme, Unnati Scheme, Startup India Initiative, Chief Minister’s Self Employment Generation Programme (CMEGP), Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), Interest Subsidy Scheme for SC/ST Entrepreneurs, Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for MSMEs (CGTMSE), Karnataka Startup Policy 2025–2030, and National SC/ST Hub.
3. The seminar witnessed enthusiastic participation from UG students, highlighting the features of various schemes and success stories.

The seminar enriched the students’ understanding of government-supported entrepreneurial opportunities. Participants gained clarity on how to utilize various schemes for funding, incubation, mentorship, and market support. Furthermore, the event inspired students to explore entrepreneurship as a promising career option beyond traditional employment.