Start-up India Scheme Shaping Entrepreneurial Aspirations Among Students in True Sense
The Startup India Scheme, launched on January 16, 2016, has emerged as a transformative initiative that has significantly altered the entrepreneurial landscape in India. Spearheaded by numerous current and former IAS officers, including Ramesh Abhishek, Amitabh Kant, and Anurag Jain, the scheme has successfully fostered a culture of entrepreneurship among Indian students. This shift is evident in the GUESSS India 2023 survey, which indicates that 31.4% of students aspire to become entrepreneurs within five years of graduation, surpassing the global average of 30%. This remarkable change reflects not just a trend, but the tangible success of the Startup India initiative, led by notable IAS officers, policymakers, economic critics, and ministries.
