Big plans for small businesses in the works

Inputs are being invited on areas such as industry-grade training, technology infrastructure, venture-capital funding, fund-of-funds mechanisms, and stronger industryacademic linkages to boost research and innovation.

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Suggestions have also been sought to improve the intellectual-property regime, including the simplification of processes for patents, trademarks, and geographical indications, so that small enterprises can protect their innovations better and commercialise them.

“These reforms are being built from the ground up. Zonal conferences will capture region-specific challenges before the final recommendations are presented at national level," said another official involved in the exercise.