<h1>DPIIT and Apna Collaborate to Boost Startup Hiring with Rs 140 Crore Credits for 700,000 Entities.</h1> The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has partnered with Apna, a leading job and networking platform, to enhance startup talent acquisition and create job opportunities for youth. Through this alliance, formalized via a Memorandum of Understanding, DPIIT-registered startups will receive Rs 2000 in hiring credits on Apna's platform for each of the 700,000 entities, totaling Rs 140 crore. This initiative aims to improve hiring efficiency and access to skilled talent, potentially escalating to Rs 300 crore as the startup ecosystem expands. The collaboration will also align talent pools with industry needs, supporting India's entrepreneurial growth.