The Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) enables collaboration among the entrepreneurial ecosystem including startups. 1,97,932 entities are registered under the ‘startup’ category on BHASKAR as on 30th June 2025. The State/Union Territory (UT) wise details are placed as Annexure-I.
BHASKAR currently is in pilot phase wherein key features are being tested including peer-to-peer interaction, partnerships, and collaborative engagements, generation of unique personalized identification for stakeholder categories and integration of microsites in place for implementation of various Schemes under Startup India.
The Government is undertaking various outreach and awareness measures for BHASKAR across States/UTs to understand the requirement and experience of key user stakeholders including small and micro-enterprises. Such measures, include specific outreach to States/UTs, information sessions in workshops and events, and propagation through various social media platforms. These engagements have been undertaken in collaboration with State Startup Nodal Agencies and other ecosystem partners such as incubators, accelerators, colleges, and universities amongst others.
ANNEXURE-I
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF THE RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1484 FOR ANSWER ON 01.08.2025
The State/UT-wise number of entities that have selected the ‘startup’ category during BHASKAR registration and have been issued BHASKAR IDs as on 30th June 2025 are as follows:
| S.No. | State/UT | Total |
| 1 | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | 97 |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh | 3701 |
| 3 | Arunachal Pradesh | 92 |
| 4 | Assam | 2021 |
| 5 | Bihar | 4224 |
| 6 | Chandigarh | 678 |
| 7 | Chhattisgarh | 2116 |
| 8 | Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | 81 |
| 9 | Delhi | 18972 |
| 10 | Goa | 718 |
| 11 | Gujarat | 17370 |
| 12 | Haryana | 10082 |
| 13 | Himachal Pradesh | 788 |
| 14 | Jammu and Kashmir | 1422 |
| 15 | Jharkhand | 1919 |
| 16 | Karnataka | 20004 |
| 17 | Kerala | 7634 |
| 18 | Ladakh | 25 |
| 19 | Lakshadweep | 5 |
| 20 | Madhya Pradesh | 6552 |
| 21 | Maharashtra | 33845 |
| 22 | Manipur | 236 |
| 23 | Meghalaya | 95 |
| 24 | Mizoram | 61 |
| 25 | Nagaland | 116 |
| 26 | Odisha | 3523 |
| 27 | Puducherry | 211 |
| 28 | Punjab | 2343 |
| 29 | Rajasthan | 7226 |
| 30 | Sikkim | 22 |
| 31 | Tamil Nadu | 13409 |
| 32 | Telangana | 10433 |
| 33 | Tripura | 180 |
| 34 | Uttar Pradesh | 19382 |
| 35 | Uttarakhand | 1742 |
| 36 | West Bengal | 6607 |
| Total | 1,97,932 | |
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Shri Jitin Prasada, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Program (PMNDP) is implemented in all the 36 States/UTs in 751 districts in the country. There is a total of 1,704 centres operational as on 30th June 2025.
Government of India has recommended setting up of Haemodialysis centres in all the district hospitals initially and on saturation scale down till the Community Health Centres (CHCs) at the taluka level. This is done by the States/UTs as per the dialysis demand and gap assessment. National Health Mission (NHM) supports States/UTs in implementation of Haemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis services under PMNDP program based on the gap assessment done by the State/UTs through the annual Programme Implementation Plans. States/UTs are financially supported for establishing dialysis services to all the population of the States/UTs including in remote and tribal areas.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
As reported by States/UTs on AAM portal, a total of 1,78,154 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) [erstwhile Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs)] have been operationalized in India, till 15.07.2025.
Through Ayushman Arogya Mandir, comprehensive primary healthcare is provided by strengthening Sub Health Centres (SHCs) and Primary Health Centres (PHCs). These AAMs provide preventive, promotive, rehabilitative and curative care for an expanded range of services encompassing Communicable diseases, Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), reproductive and child healthcare services and other health issues.
AAMs are equipped with the required resources including upgraded infrastructure, additional human resource, essential drugs & diagnostics, IT systems, etc. to provide twelve packages of primary health care services. The primary health care team at AAMs are trained to deliver comprehensive primary health care services closer to the homes of people.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India has launched the ‘Free Diagnostics Service Initiative’ (FDSI) programme under National Health Mission (NHM) in 2015 with an objective to provide accessible and affordable pathological and radiological diagnostics services closer to the community. The objective of FDSI is to provide expanded range of diagnostics, free of cost at all levels of public health facilities including 14 tests at Sub Centres and 63 at Primary Health Centres.
Beyond the management of illnesses, promotive and preventive health is an integral part of comprehensive primary health care. Wellness-related activities like Yoga, cycling, and meditation are conducted in AAMs. As on 30.06.2025, a total of 5.73 crore wellness sessions has been conducted at AAMs.
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) aims to create an online platform enabling interoperability of health data within the health ecosystem to create longitudinal electronic health record of every citizen, make healthcare accessible for citizens including reducing the cost of care and enabling greater efficiencies in health service delivery between public and private Health care institutions. The digital health ecosystem created by ABDM supports continuity of care across primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare in a seamless manner. 79.75 crore ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts) IDs have been created and 65.34 crore EHR (Electronic Health Records) have been linked so far in various health portals.
The estimated cost for the establishment and maintenance of AAM is about Rs.17.03 lakhs including one-time cost and recurring cost for a year. The total budget for the establishment and maintenance of the AAMs under NHM is approved under NHM ROP (Record of Proceedings) as per PIP (Program Implementation Plan) submitted by the State/UTs.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
11 vaccines are administered free of cost to children under the vaccination campaign in the country. The name of these vaccines is as under:
Routine immunization sessions are organized on a weekly basis in rural and urban areas of the district to vaccinate children and pregnant women. Before each session, the ASHA worker of the concerned area goes door-to-door to inform beneficiaries about the vaccination session site and to motivate children and pregnant women to come and get vaccinated on the vaccination day. To maximize vaccine coverage in the country, Information Education and Communication (IEC) activities are implemented across the country. IEC dissemination is carried out through service broadcasters such as Doordarshan using media celebrities, radio jingles and YouTube podcasts. Social media platforms such as X handle, Instagram handle and Facebook page are used. Localized community-level activities such as miking, posters and group meetings are also organized.
The efforts made by the Government to make vaccination campaign and health awareness programme more effective during the last five years in the country are as follows: -
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
The availability of fertilizers viz. Urea, DAP, MoP and NPKS has remained adequate in the country during the ongoing Kharif 2025 season.
Following steps are taken by the Government every season for ensuring timely and adequate availability of fertilizers in the country:
Moreover, Fertilizer is declared as an essential commodity and is notified under Fertilizer Control Order, 1985 and Fertilizer (Movement Control) Order, 1973. State Governments are adequately empowered under FCO to stop black marketing and hoarding of fertilizers and to take punitive action against any person / fertilizer company involved in black marketing and hoarding of fertilizers by violating the provisions of Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and Fertilizer Control Order 1985 (FCO).
However, D/o Fertilizers has put a ceiling of 50 bags of subsidized fertilizers per buyer per month i.e. 600 bags of subsidized fertilizers per year. Additionally, a monthly list of Top 20 buyers' of each district is made available in the iFMS log-in of respective district magistrates for taking necessary action at their end.
Besides, D/o Fertilizers has also developed a dashboard which can be accessed by authorized users at https://urvarak.nic.in. The dashboard is developed to facilitate easy monitoring by various Stake holders viz. State Agriculture Departments, District Collectors and State Marketing Federations. The State Governments are also monitoring the availability and supply of fertilizers through iFMS and e-Urvarak Dashboard portals.
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Smt Anupriya Patel in Lok Sabha in a written reply to a question today.
The Government is implementing the National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) in the country. The District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) component of the NMHP has been sanctioned for implementation in 767 districts for which support is provided to States/UTs through the National Health Mission. Facilities made available under DMHP at the Community Health Centre (CHC) and Primary Health Centre (PHC) levels, include outpatient services, assessment, counselling/psycho-social interventions, continuing care and support to persons with severe mental disorders, drugs, outreach services, ambulance services etc. In addition to above services there is a provision of 10 bedded in-patient facility at the district level.
Under the tertiary care component of NMHP, 25 Centres of Excellence have been sanctioned to increase the intake of students in PG departments in mental health specialities as well as to provide tertiary level treatment facilities. Further, the Government has also supported 19 Government medical colleges/institutions to strengthen 47 PG Departments in mental health specialties.
As per information received from Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), at present, 69 institutions/universities have been approved by RCI to conduct courses in Clinical Psychology such as M.Phil., Professional Diploma, Psy.D. (Doctor of Psychology), and 9 institutions/universities have been approved by RCI to conduct courses in Rehabilitation Psychology such as M.Phil. (Rehabilitation Psychology). The Council has also launched two more programmes in Clinical Psychology, i.e. B.Sc. (Clinical Psychology) and M.A. (Clinical Psychology) from the academic session 2024- 25.
The Government is also augmenting the availability of manpower to deliver mental healthcare services in the underserved areas of the country by providing online training courses to various categories of general healthcare medical and para medical professionals through the Digital Academies.
To generate awareness among masses about mental illness, Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities and awareness generation activities in the community, schools, workplaces, with community involvement are an integral part of NMHP.
The District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) is implemented under the National Mental Health Programme in 767 districts of the country to detect, manage and treat mental illness with the major components of counselling in schools and colleges, work place stress management, life skills training, suicide prevention services and Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities for generation of awareness and removal of stigma associated with Mental Illness.
The Government is also taking steps to strengthen mental healthcare services at primary healthcare level. The Government has upgraded more than 1.77 lakh Sub Health Centres (SHCs) and Primary Health Centres (PHCs) to Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. Mental health services have been added in the packages of services under Comprehensive Primary Health Care provided at these Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. Operational guidelines and training manuals for various cadres on Mental, Neurological, and substance use disorders (MNS) at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs have been released under the ambit of Ayushman Bharat.
Besides the above, the Government has launched a “National Tele Mental Health Programme” on 10th October, 2022, to further improve access to quality mental health counselling and care services in the country. As on 17.07.2025, 36 States/ UTs have set up 53 Tele MANAS Cells and have started tele mental health services. More than 23,82,000 calls have been handled on the helpline number.
The Government has also launched Tele MANAS Mobile Application on the occasion of World Mental Health Day - October 10, 2024. Tele-MANAS Mobile Application is a comprehensive mobile platform that has been developed to provide support for mental health issues ranging from well-being to mental disorders. The Government has also launched the video consultation facility under Tele-MANAS, as another upgrade to the already existing audio calling facility.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana scheme, a total of 106 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) have been opened at railway stations across the country till 30.6.2025 to ensure availability of quality, affordable medicines to public, including passengers, at railway stations.
A total of 16,912 JAKs have been opened till 30.6.2025 across the country, of which 8,660 JAKs have been opened in rural areas. To increase access in rural areas, the scheme has partnered with the Ministry of Cooperation for the opening of JAKs by Primary Agricultural Credit Societies and other cooperative societies.
On the average, about 10 to 12 lakh persons visit these Kendras daily and avail of quality medicines at affordable prices across the country, including in rural and remote areas. As a result of the scheme, in the last 11 years, estimated savings of about ₹38,000 crore have accrued to citizens in comparison to the prices of branded medicines, across the country, including in rural and remote areas.
For smooth supply and product availability at JAKs across the country, including in rural and remote areas, an end-to-end IT-enabled supply chain system has been established, which comprises one central warehouse, four regional warehouses and 39 distributors appointed. Further, 400 fast-moving Janaushadhi products are monitored regularly to ensure their availability. In addition, a minimum stocking mandate has been implemented for 200 Janaushadhi products consisting of the 100 top-selling Janaushadhi products in the scheme product basket and 100 fast-selling Janaushadhi products in the market. Under the stocking mandate, JAK owners become eligible for claiming incentive based on stocks of the said 200 products maintained by them.
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Smt Anupriya Patel in Lok Sabha in a written reply to a question today.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HDFC Capital Advisors Limited to foster innovation and support startups in the affordable housing and PropTech sectors. This strategic collaboration reinforces DPIIT’s commitment to building an inclusive, innovation-driven startup ecosystem aligned with the goals of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat@2047.
A key element of the partnership is the H@ART Programme (HDFC Affordable Real Estate and Technology Programme), an initiative launched by HDFC Capital to enhance efficiency and reduce costs across the residential real estate development cycle. The programme aims to facilitate growth opportunities through linkages with the affordable housing developer ecosystem, strategic investments in emerging PropTech companies, and mentorship in collaboration with accelerators, academic institutions, and investors.
Joint Secretary, DPIIT, Shri Sanjiv, underlined the significance of engaging with key industry stakeholders such as HDFC Capital Advisors Limited to foster innovation and scale in India’s evolving startup landscape.
Managing Director and CEO, HDFC Capital Advisors Limited, Vipul Roongta stated, “The Indian startup ecosystem has shown remarkable progress, and HDFC Capital is eager to play a pivotal role in accelerating innovation in affordable housing and PropTech, contributing to the nation's development goals.”
The MoU was formally signed by Director, DPIIT, Mohammad Isharar Ali and Managing Director and CEO, HDFC Capital Advisors Limited, Vipul Roongta, in the presence of senior officials from both organisations.
This partnership marks another milestone in DPIIT’s ongoing efforts to catalyze public-private collaboration for a resilient, self-sustaining, and forward-looking innovation ecosystem.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Roche Products (India) Pvt. Ltd. to bolster DPIIT-recognized startups working in critical therapeutic areas such as oncology, neurology, ophthalmology, haematology, and rare diseases. Under the MoU, Roche India will provide mentorship from global experts, support pilot and validation studies, and offer access to cutting-edge technologies, infrastructure, and international platforms to help scale promising innovations.
The MoU was formally signed by Director, DPIIT, Dr. Sumeet Jarangal and Managing Director, Roche Products (India) Pvt. Ltd., Smt. Rajwinder Mehdwan, in the presence of senior officials from both organizations.
Joint Secretary, DPIIT, Shri Sanjiv highlighted the importance of industry–startup collaboration in integrating disruptive health innovations into the market. He noted that the partnership would offer guidance on regulatory pathways, intellectual property, and global health standards, along with opportunities for real-world validation. Capacity-building in Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), and patient engagement will also be a key focus area.
Managing Director, Roche Products (India) Pvt. Ltd., Smt. Rajwinder Mehdwan described the MoU as the beginning of a collaborative journey to support Indian healthtech startups in developing patient-centric solutions tailored to India’s healthcare needs.
This MoU underscores DPIIT’s commitment to fostering impactful public-private partnerships that promote inclusive growth and position India as a global hub for health innovation.
The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM) has released the Revised Guidelines for Examination of Computer Related Inventions (CRIs), 2025. The new guidelines aim to enhance clarity, consistency, and predictability in the examination of CRIs, while aligning India's patenting practices with global standards. This has been done in response to the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
The revised guidelines incorporate key considerations for inventions related to emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), Cloud Computing, Quantum Computing, and Blockchain.
Key highlights of the revised CRI Guidelines, 2025 include:
· Inclusion of a detailed chapter on jurisprudence elaborating the nuances of CRIs;
· Step-wise assessment methodology for Section 3(k) of the Patents Act, supported by multiple examples;
· Flowcharts to assist stakeholders, including IPO officials, in understanding the assessment process under Section 3(k);
· A Comprehensive Chapter on Examination of Inventions related to Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL), Blockchain, Quantum Computing, with scenario based examples, sufficiency of disclosure requirements and aspect(s) which may take it out of the purview of exclusion under section 3(k),
· An annexure comprising an indicative list of 40 additional examples—apart from the 20 examples in the main body—illustrating allowable and non-allowable claims under Section 3(k).
The Draft Guidelines for Examination of CRIs, 2025 (Version 1.0) were published on 25th March 2025, followed by a structured stakeholder consultation process held across all four Patent Office locations—Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai. Based on the feedback received, the Revised Draft Guidelines for Examination of CRIs, 2025 version 2.0 was published on 26th June 2025 for further comments. After careful consideration and deliberation of stakeholder suggestions, the final revised guidelines have now been notified.
The revised guidelines are intended to bring uniformity and transparency to CRI examination practices and will help streamline the decision-making process within the Indian patent ecosystem. The document also includes subject-specific examples aligned with prevailing jurisprudence to assist in effective resolution of patentability challenges.
Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks, Prof. (Dr.) Unnat P. Pandit, stated that the revised guidelines will serve as a crucial reference for inventors and officials alike, particularly in navigating the patentability of AI-implemented and other disruptive technology-based inventions.
The notified guidelines are now available on the official website of the CGPDTM at www.ipindia.gov.in. In line with the commitment to transparent and collaborative decision-making, a compilation of the feedback received on both draft versions, along with summaries of in-person consultations held across the four locations, has also been published.
The Office of the CGPDTM extends its gratitude to all stakeholders for their active participation and valuable contributions throughout the consultation process.