India is going through a start-up revolution, with the government pushing to create an entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country. To ensure the success of this initiative, the government has announced that it will strengthen the ties between the academia and industry. The Minister of Human Resource Development, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, recently announced that the government plans to bring together the academia and industry to create an environment conducive for start-ups.
The Minister said that the government plans to facilitate more collaborations between the two, through student internships and research projects. This will allow students to gain hands-on experience in the industry and understand the needs of the market. It will also give them an opportunity to put their knowledge and skills to use in a practical setting.
In addition, the Minister also announced that the government will be providing financial support to universities and research institutions for start-up incubation. This will enable universities and research institutions to set up their own incubation centers, where start-ups can access resources and expertise to develop their products and services.
Furthermore, the Minister highlighted the importance of the industry in nurturing start-ups. He said that the industry should provide mentorship and guidance to the start-ups. This will help the start-ups to learn from the experience of the industry and develop the right strategies to succeed in the market. The government also plans to increase the awareness of start-ups by organizing events and workshops. These will help start-up founders to network and find the right resources they need to succeed.
The Minister concluded by saying that the government will be taking all the necessary steps to ensure that the start-up culture in the country flourishes. He said that the academia-industry ties will be strengthened to ensure that start-ups get the necessary support and resources to grow and succeed.
By strengthening the ties between the academia and industry, the government aims to create an ecosystem that is conducive for start-ups. Through the initiatives announced by the Minister, start-ups will have access to resources, mentorship and guidance, enabling them to thrive in the market.