Bhubaneswar: With an aim to scout grassroots innovators, women entrepreneurs, and promote entrepreneurship among the youth, Chief Minister Patnaik launched Startup Odisha Yatra 2.0.
A flagship initiative of Startup Odisha, the Yatra will cover over 100 educational institutions in 30 districts over 60 days.
Odisha has a mission of 5000 Startups by 2025 and Startup Odisha Yatra 2.0 will be pivotal in bringing innovative ideas to the forefront.
The state has currently more than 1300 recognized Startups generating 10,000 employments in the state of which 40 percent of the Startups are led by Women Entrepreneurs.
During the Yatra, Bootcamps will be organised at various institutions across the State to encourage idea generation and to develop the spirit of entrepreneurship.
The ideas pitched at Startup Odisha Yatra 2.0 Van Campaigns and Bootcamps will be a catalyst in identifying ideas and innovators across the state.