Chandigarh, Oct. 7 -- Even five months after the Chandigarh administration rolled out its much-awaited startup policy, not a single entrepreneur has been able to benefit from it, as the working guidelines are yet to be approved by the committee headed by the chief secretary.

The policy, which came into effect on April 29, 2025, was announced after a delay of nearly seven years and was projected as a game-changer for local entrepreneurs. However, officials have confirmed that no applications have been received under the policy so far. The startup policy is valid for five years from the date of notification.

Nishant Kumar Yadav, deputy commissioner and secretary, industries, Chandigarh, said that the policy's implementation has been delay...