National Startup Advisory Council:
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It was constituted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
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Objective: This is to advise the Government on measures needed to build a strong startup ecosystem.
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Composition:
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Chairman: Minister for Commerce & Industry.
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Convener of the Council: Joint Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.
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Ex-officio Members: Nominees of the concerned Ministries/Departments/Organizations not below the rank of Joint Secretary.
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Non-official members to be nominated by the Government from various categories like
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Founders of successful startups
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Veterans who have grown and scaled companies in India
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Persons capable of representing the interests of investors into startups, etc.
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The term of the non-official members will be for a period of two years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.