The Indian government reported that as of June 30, 2025, the Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) had registered 197,932 startups. Jitin Prasada, who is Minister of State for Commerce and Industry disclosed it in the Rajya Sabha.
What Is BHASKAR?
BHASKAR, a unified digital register that connects enterprises, investors, incubators, accelerators, academic institutions, and government agencies, is part of the Startup India initiative. The platform provides ecosystem members with a unified communication, scheme access, and opportunity co-creation interface. The project is currently in the pilot stage.
Nearly 2 Lakh Startups Registered Across India
In India, there are around 2 lakh registered startups. Approximately 198,000 startups had been successfully registered by BHASKAR as of June 30, 2025. When it comes to the quantity of registered startups, the top states are 33,845 people in Maharashtra and 20,000 in Karnataka, 19,382 in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat is home to 17,370 people, whereas Delhi is home to 18,972. States that contribute significantly to the startup ecosystem include Telangana 10,433, Haryana 10,082, and Tamil Nadu 13,409. Andaman & Nicobar, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and other smaller states and union territories are also taking part.
Key Features & Pilot Phase Capabilities
When BHASKAR first launches, it tests:
- Tools for peer cooperation
- fostering collaborations between stakeholders and startups.
- Individualised, customised BHASKAR IDs for verified entry.
- Integrated websites to make Startup India incentives easier to access.
These abilities are meant to encourage ecosystem connectivity, ease scheme participation, and offer equitable access to resources across regions.
Nationwide Outreach & Stakeholder Engagement
Information sessions, online advertisements, seminars with State Startup Nodal Agencies, and collaborations with incubators, institutions, and accelerators are just a few of the outreach initiatives the government has started. Small and microbusinesses in both urban and rural marketplaces are intended to gain from these strategies.
Why BHASKAR Matters for India’s Startup Growth
- Enhanced Discoverability – Enables visibility for startups to investors, partners, and scheme access.
- Transparent Ecosystem Mapping – Helps policymakers track and support regional innovation hubs.
- Efficiency in Scheme Delivery – Reduces friction in applying for government schemes via microsite integration.
- Inclusivity Across States – Ensures startups from Tier‑2 and Tier‑3 cities are included in India’s innovation push.
Looking Ahead
BHASKAR is transitioning from pilot to scale as a foundational digital infrastructure for Startup India. With nearly 200,000 startups onboarded, it’s positioning itself as the digital backbone of India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, bridging users, resources, and policy support under one platform.
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