DPIIT partners with JK Cement to support product startups, innovators and entrepreneurs

New Delhi: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and JK Cement have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to usher innovation, empower entrepreneurs, and strengthen India’s manufacturing ecosystem.

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According to DPIIT, this strategic collaboration aims to transform India into a global manufacturing hub by nurturing product startups, innovators, and entrepreneurs. The partnership will enable access to cutting-edge infrastructure, state-of-the-art manufacturing and R&D facilities, mentorship opportunities, pilot projects, and university resources under JK Cement.

Terming this MoU as a startup friendly initiative, DPIIT's Joint Secretary Sanjiv Singh said that it is a right step in the direction of creating synergies with JK Cement to build a conducive environment for startups and innovators.

Adding further, Singh said this much needed endeavour will immensely help the budding entrepreneurs to scale new heights through this collaboration, will eventually transform innovative ideas into impactful solutions thus emerging India as a global leader in the arena of manufacturing and innovation.

Outlining the essence of this strategic alliance, Director Startup India Dr Sumeet Kumar Jarangal revealed that this pro-startup initiative seeks to accelerate entrepreneurship, create viable solutions and drive sustainable development by supporting atleast 10 startups and entrepreneurs over the next one year.

Reiterating JK Cement’s commitment, Madhavkrishna Singhania, Joint Managing Director & CEO of JK Cement Ltd, said “Partnering with DPIIT reflects our unwavering commitment to nation-building. Together, we aim to cultivate a dynamic and competitive manufacturing ecosystem, driving India’s ambition of becoming a self-reliant and innovation-led economy. This collaboration will ensure that India’s manufacturing ecosystem reaches unprecedented heights, fostering economic prosperity and technological advancement.”

DPIIT and JK Cement envision a future where India stands as a global leader in manufacturing, characterized by innovation, sustainability, and economic resilience. By investing in the growth and development of startups, this partnership is set to create a robust foundation for long-term national progress and self-reliance.

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