<h1>DPIIT Secretary Urges National Startup Award Winners to Mentor Emerging Startups and Adopt Districts for Development.</h1> The Secretary of DPIIT has encouraged National Startup Award winners to adopt a district each and aid in its comprehensive development. Highlighting the importance of a supportive ecosystem for startup success in India, the Secretary urged awardees to mentor emerging startups. The National Startup Awards 2021 recognized 46 startups, one incubator, and one accelerator. The awards introduced seven support tracks, including investor connections, mentorship, government collaboration, unicorn engagement, capacity development, market access, and brand showcasing. The launch event featured participation from industry leaders and government officials, emphasizing support for awardees and the broader startup ecosystem.