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Vigyan Dhara Scheme
Context:
The Vigyan Dhara scheme, launched in January 2025 by merging three DST umbrella schemes, has supported numerous start-ups, research institutions, and Technology Business Incubators across India.
Vigyan Dhara Scheme
Origin:
- The Vigyan Dhara Scheme came into force on 16th January 2025 by merging:
- Science and Technology Institutional and Human Capacity Building
- Research and Development
- Innovation, Technology Development and Deployment.
Type of Scheme:
- It is a Central Sector Scheme implemented pan-India by the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
Support for Startups:
- NIDHI-SEED support has been provided to 36 Technology Business Incubators (TBIs).
- These TBIs extended Seed Funds to 72 Startups.
- Selection was through Seed Support Management Committee (SSMC) using criteria such as feasibility, novelty, impact, and market potential.
Financial Allocation & Utilization:
- 2024–25: ?330.75 crore allocated; ?271.98 crore utilized.
- 2025–26: ?1425 crore allocated; ?984.33 crore utilized.
- Total Utilization (till 12 Aug 2025): ?1256.31 crore out of ?1755.75 crore allocated.
State-wise Beneficiaries:
- Highest:Uttar Pradesh (13,195), Rajasthan (12,424), Karnataka (6,676).
- Lowest: Lakshadweep (5), Nagaland (18), Mizoram (28).
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