Lucknow, Feb. 22 -- Dr. Rajeshwar Singh, BJP MLA from Sarojini Nagar, has proposed the establishment of a Multi-Institutional Innovation Hub/ Start-up Facilitation Centre near Indian Institute of Management Lucknow( IIM-L) to strengthen innovation-driven entrepreneurship in Uttar Pradesh.

During his recent visit to IIM Lucknow as Chief Guest at an academic function, Dr. Singh held discussions with Director Professor M. P. Gupta on unlocking the state's innovation potential and supporting early-stage ventures.

The discussions highlighted that many start-ups face challenges relating to access to finance, credit facilitation, regulatory approvals, statutory compliances, procedural clearances, mentorship, and technology validation, often dela...