STARTUP INDIA IMPORTANT INITIATIVE OF GOVT

Governor Anandiben Patel has said that Startup India is an important initiative of Government of India. Its aim is to create a strong ecosystem for startups and new thoughts in the country so that the country develops economically and employment opportunities are created in a large scale. This initiative has been taken to provide an opportunity to youths to make…

Smartcoin raises $2 million in funding round led by Chinese VC fund

SmartCoin plans to utilize funds for upgrading its technology platform and grow the team as it continues its expansion plans SmartCoin, a Bengaluru-based micro-lending startup, has raised $2 million in a pre-series A round of funding led by a Chinese Venture fund. US-based Accion Venture lab, which invests in micro lending startups, co-invested in the fund. The round also saw…

India needs quality training in Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

President of a Canada's Seneca College, David Agnew on Sunday said, there is an "urgent need of quality training" in skill development and entrepreneurship. "There is an urgent need of quality training in skill development and entrepreneurship to meet the development goals of the country, and Canadian institutions are partnering with India's premier institutions to take this to the next…