A Techno-Financial, Incubation, and Facilitation Programme that looks into supporting several aspects of a start-up business and various other self-employment activities is the Self Employment and Talent Utilisation (SETU) scheme. The scheme focuses on technology-driven areas. The main aim of the scheme is to provide at least 100,000 jobs via start-ups.
Highlights & Benefits of SETU
The main highlights and benefits of the scheme are mentioned below:
- The scheme was launched by the NITI Aayog.
- Initially, Rs.1,000 crore is being set up by the NITI Aayog towards the scheme to enhance skill development and set up incubation centres.
- The improvement of skill development and setting up incubation centres will improve the ease of doing business and facilitate the start-up ecosystem.
- To increase the number of start-ups in the country by extending various services and reducing the unemployment rate.
Eligibility of SETU
Entrepreneurs who can get incubation as well as offer other support along with the start-up will be eligible under the scheme.
