Chhattisgarh wants to replicate Kochi-model Startup Village.

After Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, officials from Chhattisgarh Government visited the Kochi-based Startup Village to learn more about the incubation facility and explore ways to set up a similar facility in their state.

A high-level delegation led by Rajat Kumar, Joint Secretary to the Chhatisgarh Chief Minister, visited Startup Village and had discussions with the executives to understand its working model and their possible support and expertise in setting up a facility at Naya Raipur.

'We are very impressed with the whole ecosystem that MobMe, the Union Department of Science and Technology, the Kerala Government and other players have together created for the young entrepreneurs,' he said adding, that the Chhattisgarh government is also planning to start a project along similar lines.

Sanjay Vijayakumar, Chairman, Startup Village said in a statement that the organisation is happy to see that several states are looking up to Startup village for inspiration. It is a recognition for our efforts over the last 30 months in creating an ecosystem, which supports young entrepreneurs said.

'We will soon bring out a blueprint on Startup Village that can be adopted by other states,' he added.


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