In a landmark step towards building an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem, Union minister Piyush Goyal on Monday launched The Bharat Project, a bold national initiative aimed at empowering 1 million entrepreneurs from Tier 2, Tier 3, and rural India.
The Bharat Project brings together the government, ecosystem enablers, creators, and communities to unlock grassroots potential and make access to entrepreneurial tools, education, and funding easier for everyone.
The Bharat Project is built on five key pillars: Co-Pilot for Entrepreneurs, Education & Upskilling, Bharat Ideathon, BharatSparks, and Shuru-kar. Together, they aim to support grassroots innovation, empower aspiring entrepreneurs, and build a thriving startup ecosystem across India.
Speaking at the launch, Goyal said, “India is on an irreversible path to becoming an economic powerhouse. From a $4 trillion economy today, we are poised to grow 8x to $30 35 trillion by 2047. It’s a strategic roadmap built to support startups across sectors, empowering first-generation entrepreneurs, and a government-backed seed fund of 10,000 crore to democratize innovation.”
He further added, “The launch of The Bharat Project is a bold step forward that brings together technology, mentorship, and funding to help entrepreneurs from every corner of the country rise. India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is not just evolving, it is becoming the engine of inclusive and sustained national growth. The goal is clear: empower youth, support startups, and make sure every aspiring entrepreneur has the ecosystem they need to start, scale, and succeed.”
