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UP Govt Distributes ₹5.21 Crore Incentives To Startups

UP CM Yogi Adityanath interacts with startup founders, hands over incentive cheques. Startups praise government's policies and support.

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
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Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Thu, 27 August 2026 at 09:27 pm
UP Govt Distributes ₹5.21 Crore Incentives To Startups

The Uttar Pradesh government has distributed ₹5.21 crore in incentives to startups and incubators in the state. At a programme held at Lok Bhavan, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath handed over incentive cheques worth more than ₹3.42 crore to 107 startups and ₹1.79 crore to 9 incubators.

The Chief Minister directly interacted with startup founders and their teams, assuring them of all possible support from the government. Several startup leaders present at the event praised the government's policies, support, and incentive framework, describing it as an important step for Uttar Pradesh's startup ecosystem.

Apoorva Bajaj, Co-founder and CEO of Edubuk, and COO Shivani Mehrotra praised the Yogi Government's startup policy during the event. They stated that their startup provides education in cybersecurity, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and data analytics. The startup had received a grant of ₹4.50 lakh from the Yogi Government to help expand its operations.

The government's 'One Portal, One Window' initiative for the convenience of startups is a positive step, according to the startup leaders. This will make it easier for startups like theirs to operate and obtain funding in Uttar Pradesh. Investments of up to ₹80 lakh have been made in the company so far.

Shivani Mehrotra stated that the Yogi Government has also encouraged women startup founders, which will have a direct impact on women's employment in the state. At their Lucknow office, women account for 50 percent of the staff.

Bhuvnesh Sharma, Managing Director of VDT Pipeline, stated that his company is working to ensure the supply of oil, petrol, diesel, and gas in Uttar Pradesh. The Chief Minister interacted with him and discussed the objective of delivering water to every household in the state.

The Chief Minister handed over a cheque of ₹4.50 lakh as startup encouragement to Dr. Anushi Verma and Dr. Himanshu Singh, Co-founders of Singh Dynamics Private Limited. Dr. Himanshu Singh stated that their company manufactures small arms and has received support from the government.

The distribution of incentives is a significant boost to the startup ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh. The state government's efforts to promote startups have received further momentum, with the Chief Minister assuring all possible support to startup founders and their teams.

The startup ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh has been growing rapidly, with the state government providing various incentives and support to startups. The 'One Portal, One Window' initiative is a significant step towards making it easier for startups to operate and obtain funding in the state.

The distribution of incentives is expected to have a positive impact on the startup ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh, with more startups likely to emerge in the state. The state government's efforts to promote startups are likely to contribute to the growth of the economy and create employment opportunities in the state.

In conclusion, the distribution of ₹5.21 crore in incentives to startups and incubators in Uttar Pradesh is a significant boost to the startup ecosystem in the state. The state government's efforts to promote startups have received further momentum, with the Chief Minister assuring all possible support to startup founders and their teams.

Frequently asked questions

How much incentive was distributed to startups in Uttar Pradesh?

The Uttar Pradesh government distributed ₹5.21 crore in incentives to startups and incubators.

How many startups received incentive cheques from the UP government?

107 startups received incentive cheques from the UP government.

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