In Short
- Delhi government contributes Rs 40 crore for ‘Business Blaster’ program in 2024-25
- More than 2.4 lakh students will transform innovative ideas under the program
- Successful students provide employment to students, resulting in monthly revenue in crores
Big Steps Taken By The Government For The Students
Big Steps Taken By The Government For The Students:- Delhi government takes major steps for students According to the government, the government has announced the launch of its 2024-25 ‘Business Blaster’ program with an allocation of Rs 40 crore in seed funding. Education Minister Atishi unveiled the initiative at a press conference on Thursday, highlighting its focus on promoting entrepreneurship among students.
The program is expected to attract approximately 2,45,000 students who will have the opportunity to convert their innovative ideas into startups. ALSO READ:- https://livendtv.com/kolkata-rape-murder-case-live-2024/
Atishi shared that around 40,000 student-led startups spanning sectors like perfumes, chocolates, eco-friendly products and technology have already emerged under the Business Blaster initiative.
“This program reiterates last year’s success, where Delhi government school students not only started their own businesses but also provided employment to others,” he said.
The programme, which has been running in Delhi government schools for the last three years, aims to promote entrepreneurship by offering seed funding to Class 11 and 12 students. The most successful 150 student startups will be opened for public investment. ALSO READ:- https://livendtv.com/livendtv-breaking-news/
Atishi shared inspiring stories of startups like RKE Moulds, which now employs 20 people and generates monthly revenue of Rs 13.5 lakh, and Dark Chocobitz, which employs 40 women in making customized chocolates.
Private schools have also voluntarily joined the initiative, and the Delhi government is providing them the opportunity to participate too, expanding the impact of the program beyond government schools.
