India, March 2 -- The central government's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has launched the Startup Maha Rathi challenge as part of the second edition of Startup Mahakumbh.

The initiative is aimed at empowering startups throughout India with Rs.30 crore funding, mentorship from industry experts and networking opportunities with global investors. It also entails special awards for innovative startups.

Startup Maha Rathi deals with 11 sectors, including AI and DeepTech, biotechnology and healthcare, gaming and sports, fintech, incubators and accelerators, mobility, agriculture technology, B2B and precision manufacturing, D2C, climate technology and Defence and SpaceTech.

Union Commerce and Industry Ministe...