Context

• The Union Government has notified the structure of the National Startup Advisory Council to advise on measures needed to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation and startups in the country.
• The Council will be chaired by Minister for Commerce & Industry.
• It will consist of the non-official members, to be nominated by Central Government, from various categories like founders of successful startups, veterans and persons capable of representing interests of incubators and accelerators etc.