Chhattisgarh Cabinet Clears ₹500 Crore Startup Mission
Why in the news
The Chhattisgarh Cabinet gave its nod to a new State mission for startups and skilling, backed by a five-year outlay of ₹500 crore.
Key facts
- Name: Chief Minister’s Startup and NIPUN Mission.
- Outlay: ₹500 crore for five years.
- Approved by: the Chhattisgarh Cabinet.
- Focus areas: startups, entrepreneurship and skill development.
Significance
- It is meant to widen opportunities for young people and entrepreneurs in the State.
- It is tied to strengthening the State’s innovation and employment ecosystem.
Exam angle
- Budget and duration: ₹500 crore, five years.
- State involved: Chhattisgarh.
- Mission acronym to recall: NIPUN.