The Higher Education Department will organise a National Startup Day programme and exhibition under the PM-USHA scheme on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Madhav Auditorium, Shiksha Sankul, Jaipur. The event aims to strengthen the startup and innovation ecosystem among youth and higher education institutions across Rajasthan.
Key Dignitaries
Chief Guest: Deputy Chief Minister and Higher Education Minister Dr. Premchand Bairwa
Special Invitees: Additional Chief Secretary, Higher Education Shri Kuldeep Ranka and Commissioner, College Education Dr. O. P. Bairwa
Focus of the Programme
The programme is designed to connect students, academicians, and young innovators with the startup and innovation culture, encouraging entrepreneurship within higher education institutions.
According to Dr. Arun Kumar, Joint Director, Higher Education Department, startups associated with Innovation and Incubation Centres established under RUSA 2.0 will participate in the event. These startups will showcase their innovative products and services, highlighting practical applications and market-ready solutions.
Major Highlights
Presentations by state-level selected startups on their startup journeys, innovations, and success stories
Startup Exhibition featuring innovations developed under the PM-USHA scheme
Participation of leading incubation centres, including the ECH Incubation Centre, University of Rajasthan and Mohanlal Sukhadia University (MLSU), Udaipur, along with other prominent state incubation hubs
Objective and Impact
Encourage college-level students and faculty to initiate startups
Promote skill development, innovation-led entrepreneurship, and self-reliance
Strengthen Rajasthan’s startup ecosystem and position higher education institutions as centres of innovation
The initiative is a significant step towards advancing the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, fostering youth-driven innovation, and reinforcing Rajasthan’s role as an emerging hub for startups and entrepreneurial talent.
