The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has extended the registration deadline for its flagship national innovation platform Navachar Mantra to 15 July 2026 in response to overwhelming interest from innovators across the country. The extension aims to provide more aspiring entrepreneurs with the opportunity to transform promising ideas into successful ventures and is expected to attract a greater number of registrations from across India.
Navachar Mantra is being implemented by the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), with the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi, serving as the Knowledge Partner. The initiative seeks to identify, nurture, and accelerate high-potential entrepreneurial ideas through structured mentorship, expert guidance, industry connections, and market access.
The platform offers participants access to expert mentoring, incubation support, industry partnerships, investor connections, and institutional handholding. Designed to bridge the gap between innovation and enterprise, Navachar Mantra aligns with the government's vision of fostering innovation-driven growth, nurturing job creators, and strengthening India's startup ecosystem. The initiative specifically encourages participation from students, startups, professionals, and grassroots innovators—including those from Tier-II, Tier-III cities and rural India—to unlock entrepreneurial potential from every corner of the country.
Thousands of registrations have already been received through the official Navachar Mantra registration portal. The Ministry has encouraged all eligible participants to make use of the extended opportunity to transform their ideas into impactful enterprises.