• Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal launched the Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) initiative.

• It will serve as a central hub where startups, investors, service providers, and government bodies can collaborate and exchange ideas.

• India, home to over 1,46,000 government-recognised startups, has rapidly become one of the world’s most dynamic startup hubs, and this initiative seeks to leverage this potential by providing an all-encompassing, one-stop digital platform that addresses the challenges faced by entrepreneurs and investors.

• By serving as a centralised registry, BHASKAR will enable seamless access to a wide array of resources, tools, and knowledge to help fuel the entrepreneurial journey from ideation to execution.

• It will be a single point of contact for startups looking for various requirements like mentors and finance.

• Through this platform, all the key stakeholders within the entrepreneurial ecosystem, including startups, investors, mentors, service providers, and government bodies can interact with each other to promote the sector’s growth.

• The primary goal of BHASKAR is to build the world’s largest digital registry for stakeholders within the startup ecosystem.

• To achieve this, the platform will offer features like networking and collaboration, providing centralised access to resources, creating personalised identification, enhancing discoverability and supporting India’s global brand.

• BHASKAR will bridge the gap between startups, investors, mentors, and other stakeholders, allowing seamless interaction across sectors.

• Every stakeholder will be assigned a unique BHASKAR ID, ensuring personalised interactions and tailored experiences across the platform.

• Using powerful search features, users can easily locate relevant resources, collaborators and opportunities to ensure faster decision-making and action.

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