CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Central Government has approved the Start-up India Seed Fund Scheme. Which department will implement it?
A
Ministry of Civil Aviation
B
Ministry of Agriculture
C
Ministry of Coal
D
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An Experts Advisory Committee (EAC) has been constituted by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), which will be responsible for the overall execution and monitoring of the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme.

Detailed explanation-2: -Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) provides financial assistance to startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market-entry, and commercialization. Eligible startups can apply for the scheme on the Startup India portal.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is mandated to coordinate implementation of Startup India initiative with other Government Departments.

Detailed explanation-4: -Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has created an Experts Advisory Committee (EAC) to execute and monitor the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme.

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