Piyush Goyal Launches 'The Bharat Project' To Create 1 Mn Entrepreneurs From Tier 2, Tier 3 And Rural India

Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched The Bharat Project on Monday to empower 1 million entrepreneurs from Tier 2, Tier 3, and rural India.

What is The Bharat Project?

This national initiative by YourStory is aimed at bringing together the government, ecosystem enablers, creators, and communities to unlock grassroots potential and provide access to entrepreneurial tools, education, and funding more easily.

The Bharat Project is built on five key pillars: Co-Pilot for Entrepreneurs, Education & Upskilling, Bharat Ideathon, BharatSparks, and Shuru-kar.

It would support grassroots innovation, empower aspiring entrepreneurs, and build a thriving startup ecosystem across the country.

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Piyush Goyal speaks up

Minister Goyal said, “India is on an irreversible path to becoming an economic powerhouse. From a $4 trillion economy today, we are poised to grow eight times 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 Rs 10,000 crore to democratise innovation.”

Shradha Sharma, founder and CEO of YourStory, said, “India’s future is not limited to metros. It’s brewing in the kitchens, backyards, and streets of Bharat. The Bharat Project is a step towards ensuring that every aspiring entrepreneur has access to resources, stories, and support to turn their idea into impact.”

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