ANINI, Jul 27: As part of its continued efforts to promote inclusive entrepreneurship and strengthen grassroots innovation, Startup India, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India in collaboration with Arunachal Pradesh Innovation & Investment Park (APIIP) and District Administration Dibang Valley, successfully conducted a workshop under the TEJAS (Transforming Entrepreneurial Journeys Across State & Districts) initiative at Circuit House conference room here today.
The TEJAS initiative marks the beginning of a nationwide effort to identify, nurture, and support aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, and students from non-metro regions by enabling access to resources, mentorship, and institutional support to build scalable ventures. The initiative is being implemented across 132 districts in India, with a strong focus on capacity building, ecosystem development, and expanding access to entrepreneurial opportunities.
Attended by Anmol Singh, Circle Officer, who represented the District Administration, ZPM Dree Eta Mihu, ZPM Mathu Siyo Miwu, Zeela Meto (DPO Anini), H Jamatiya, in-charge BM SBI Anini Branch, along with other representatives from DV admin, SHGs, tour operators, aspiring entrepreneurs, PRI members, and students among others, the workshop featured sessions delivered by Rohan Sachdeva, Startup India, DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, along with a dedicated session on startups in Arunachal Pradesh by Sutanu Sen, Project Head, APIIP.
Other sessions were delivered by H Jamatiya from State Bank of India on schemes related to loans, and Anmol Singh, Dr M Amin Khan (Fellow, DPO Anini), and Ronit (Asstt Fellow, DPO Anini) delivered talks on the role of district administration in promoting entrepreneurship and current central and state government schemes.
The workshop saw engaging participation from 120+ participants, including startups, NGOs, aspiring entrepreneurs, and students, creating a vibrant and engaging ecosystem of innovation and collaboration.
These sessions focused on guiding participants through various aspects of the entrepreneurial journey, including ideation, access to government schemes, funding opportunities, market linkages, and sector-specific innovation pathways.
Participants were also introduced to key initiatives under Startup India, enabling them to understand the benefits of DPIIT recognition, incubation support, and access to national platforms.
This initiative aligns with the Government’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat@2047, aiming to create a robust and inclusive startup ecosystem across the country. (DIPRO)