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    Question

    What does the “I” in ASPIRE scheme for MSMEs stand

    for?  
    A Innovation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Intellectual property Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Industrial Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Incubation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Information Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A Scheme for promoting Innovation, Rural Industry & Entrepreneurship (ASPIRE), was launched in 2015 to set up a network of technology centres and to set up incubation centres to accelerate entrepreneurship and also to promote start-ups for innovation and entrepreneurship in agro-industry.     Assistance    

    • One-time grant of 100% of cost of Plant & Machinery other than the land and infrastructure, or an amount up to Rs 1 Crore, whichever is less is to be provided     
    • In case of incubation centres to be set up under PPP mode with NSIC, KVIC or Coir Board or any other Institution/agency of GoI/State Government, one- time grant of 50% of cost of Plant & Machinery, other than the land and infrastructure, or Rs 50 lakhs, whichever is less is to be provided    

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