Minister of Commerce and Industry and Civil Aviation Shri Suresh Prabhu in a live session on social media answered aspiring and existing entrepreneurs who had pressing questions on Startup India and the support which they could expect from the government on 16th May. Wednesday between 4:30 pm and 5pm. Participants used the hash tag #AskPrabhu to put their questions across during the live session.

The Minister answered queries regarding benefits available to entrepreneurs and the support systems that the Government has put in place. He laid emphasis on unleashing the entrepreneurial spirit in the country. He also asked the entrepreneurs to utilize the Startup India hub website for getting more resources andmentoring. Heanswered questions on tax incentives for Startups, , participation of women in entrepreneurship, regulations and overall attitude towards business in our society

The participants whose questions were answered by the Minister were sent a certificate of appreciation signed by the Minister

Tax incentives for startups highlighted as core support, with government platforms and mentoring promoted. The note explains government support under the Startup India initiative, identifying tax incentives and regulatory facilitation as principal measures, and directs entrepreneurs to the Startup India hub for mentorship, resources and program details; it also notes outreach to women entrepreneurs and that participants received certificates of appreciation following a live Q&A session.