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‘Navachar Mantra’

  • 04 Jun 2026

On 3rd June 2026, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched Navachar Mantra, a national initiative aimed at identifying, mentoring, and scaling grassroots innovations and early-stage startups, particularly from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, aspirational districts, and rural India.

Key Points

  • Implementing Agencies: The initiative is being implemented by National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) with the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FIIT) as the technical knowledge partner.
  • Objective: To create a structured ecosystem for nurturing grassroots innovators and transforming ideas into scalable enterprises.
  • Target Regions: Special emphasis has been placed on innovators from:
    • Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities
    • Aspirational districts
    • Rural areas
  • Priority Sectors:
    • Agritech
    • HealthTech
    • EdTech and Skilling
    • Climate and Sustainability
    • Rural Commerce
    • MSME Enablement
  • Selection Process: Applications are open until 5 July 2026 through a dedicated digital platform, followed by a multi-stage evaluation by experts from academia, industry, government, and investment sectors.