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Once a cohort of 8-10 organisations is selected from the applicant pool, they will kickstart their 20-month journey of developing and testing their idea for scalability and retention, among other outcomes.

Close to 10% of India’s population comprises LGBTQIA people, and it is a $200-billion business opportunity. However, queer-led startups or businesses catering to queer needs are far and few.

EF Polymer was awarded INR 2 crores for its pioneering solutions to enhance water-use efficiency and boost agricultural productivity for India’s smallholder farmers at a grand finale event graced by chief guest Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa and Former CEO of NITI Aayog.

The agricultural sector faces two major crises today soil degradation and wealth wastage. These challenges threaten not only farmers’ livelihoods but also the global food supply and environmental sustainability.

Udaipur-based startup EF Polymer, founded by Ankit Jain, won Rs 2 crore for its innovative soil conditioner enhancing water efficiency in agriculture. The product, made from biowaste like orange peels, helps retain moisture and boosts crop yields. Funded by Japanese investors, it has benefitted over 40,000 farmers so far.

The company has been awarded ₹2 crore for its solutions to enhance water-use efficiency

India’s poverty fell, but millions remain vulnerable. The/Nudge aims for a poverty-free India via economic inclusion, aiding 1.25M. It fosters entrepreneurship.

Digital labour platforms, particularly microwork platforms like Amazon Mechanical Turk (AMT), offer potential pathways to enhance women’s workforce participation.

This article is authored by Arti Ahuja and Subhashree Dutta.

As we are aspiring for a “Viksit Bharat”, this is the right time to collaborate and strengthen the ecosystem to make India prosperous.