Navachar Mantra Initiative

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June 4, 2026

Navachar Mantra Initiative

  • Launched by: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).

  • Objective: To identify, nurture, and scale grassroots innovations and early-stage entrepreneurship.

  • Focus Areas: Tier-2/Tier-3 cities, aspirational districts, and rural areas.

  • Vision: To shift India from “Made in India” to “Imagined in India” by fostering indigenous technologies.

Key Stakeholders & Implementation:

  • Lead Ministry: MSDE.

  • Implementation Agency: National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD).

  • Technical Knowledge Partner: Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi.

  • Launch Venue: IIT Delhi.

Priority Sectors The initiative supports innovators in:

  • Agritech & HealthTech

  • EdTech & Skilling

  • Climate & Sustainability

  • Rural Commerce

  • MSME Enablement

Operational Framework:

  • Application Deadline: July 5, 2026.

  • Evaluation: Multi-stage process involving experts from academia, industry, investment firms, and government.

  • Engagement Period: One-year programme for selected innovators.

Support Ecosystem:

  • Mentorship: Roundtables, thematic webinars, and investor interactions.

  • Business Development: Guidance on market access, regulatory compliance, IP management, fundraising, and scaling.

  • Operational Support: Facilitation of pilot projects, strategic partnerships, and market linkages.

  • Visibility: National exposure via ministerial podcasts, digital campaigns, and innovation showcases.

Strategic Goals:

  1. Ecosystem Building: Creating a structured pipeline of grassroots innovators.

  2. Bridging Gaps: Connecting innovators directly with policymakers, investors, and domain experts.

  3. National Vision: Contributing to the realization of a self-reliant and innovation-driven Viksit Bharat.

  4. Global Impact: Encouraging solutions that address local challenges but hold global relevance in emerging sectors like AI, semiconductors, green energy, and biotechnology.


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