New Delhi, April 3 -- Ahead of the highly anticipated second edition of 'Startup Mahakumbh' set to take place at Bharat Mandapam from April 3, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Joint Secretary Sanjiv Singh said that nearly 3000 startups will be participating this time in the event.

Sanjiv Singh said, "This year's Startup Mahakumbh is bigger and better than last year. Pavillions have been set up in area double than last year's. Nearly 3000 startups will be participating this time, as compared to 1500 last year. Masterclasses will be organised this year. Delegates from 64 countries are coming to take part in it."

He further said that a grant challenge has been announced by various corporate houses in which a ...