BHARAT START-UP KNOWLEDGE ACCESS REGISTRY (BHASKAR) INITIATIVE

TAG: GS 2: GOVERNANCE

THE CONTEXT:  The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is launching Bharat Start-up Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) Initiative (BHASKAR), a digital platform under the Startup India program, to centralize and streamline collaboration within India’s startup ecosystem.

EXPLANATION:

About the Bharat Start-up Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) Initiative:

BHASKAR will act as a bridge between startups, investors, mentors, and stakeholders, promoting seamless interaction across different sectors.

  • The platform will provide immediate access to critical tools and knowledge, helping startups make faster decisions and scale efficiently.
  • Each stakeholder will receive a unique BHASKAR ID, ensuring personalized experiences and efficient collaboration across the platform.
  • With powerful search features, users can easily find relevant resources, partners, and opportunities, enabling quicker decision-making.

 

Driving India’s Startup Ecosystem Forward:

BHASKAR will serve as a hub for collaboration and knowledge-sharing, helping India’s startup ecosystem thrive. By facilitating access to key resources and partnerships, the platform is poised to drive growth, job creation, and innovation.

  • It will also promote India’s global reputation as a leader in entrepreneurship, fostering cross-border collaborations and making India a more attractive destination for startups and investors.

 

BHASKAR key features:

  • The aim is to build BHASKAR as the world’s largest digital registry for stakeholders within the startup ecosystem.
  • BHASKAR will help in Networking and Collaboration, and help in smooth interaction between startups, investors, mentors, and other stakeholders.
  • The platform will provide ‘Centralised Access to Resources’. The startups have easy access to important tools and knowledge, which will result in faster decision-making and more efficient scaling.
  • Creating Personalised Identification: The stakeholders will be assigned unique BHASKAR IDS, that would ensure personalised interactions and tailored experiences across the platform.
  • Enhancing Discoverability: BHASKAR platform will be equipped with powerful and advanced search features to help users locate relevant resources, collaborators, and opportunities.
  • BHASKAR platform will support India’s Global Brand and help promote the country’s global reputation as a hub for innovation, which would further help collaboration between domestic and foreign players.

Source:

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2055243

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