The Bharat Grand Startup Challenge reached its multi-city showcase peak in December. This initiative, supported by the DPIIT and Startup India, highlighted high-impact startups in circular economy and sustainability.
- Scale of Recognition: By the end of December 2025, DPIIT officially recognized a milestone of over 1.97 lakh startups in India.
- Strategic Support: The government showcased the impact of its three flagship funding schemes: the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS), Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), and the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS), which collectively unlocked thousands of crores in capital for early-stage founders.
