MAY 20198JAIPUR IS ROLLING OUT RED CARPET FOR STARTUPSTBy Sheenu Jhawar, Director, Apex HospitalA NABH certified assessor, a prolific writer and a speaker, Sheenu is a first generation entrepreneur who founded India's first Clinical Governance and Audit consulting firm Ace Vision Health Consultants PL. here is more to Jaipur today than all we have known it for. While the mesmerising architecture, vibrant culture, and colourful art scene in the Pink city continues to lure tourists from all over the world, it's now become the favoured destination for entrepreneurs, angel investors and venture capitalists, and why not? According to the latest State Startup Ranking Report released by DIPP (Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion), Rajasthan has been ranked as one of the `top-performing states' and undoubtedly, Jaipur has been the biggest contributor for this achievement. Amidst growing Government interest in encouraging start-ups in India, and with it's plans to develop Jaipur as one of the first 20 `Smart Cities' of India, this seems to be a stellar time for Jaipur startups.Spread across categories such as EdTech, AgriTech, EnterpriseTech, e-Commerce, Fintech and home to early stage to growth stage and late-stage startups like GirnarSoft (CarDekho), Gemporia, CultureAlley, Finova Capital, Punchh, Srjna, Capacita, Bijson Innovations Pvt. Ltd. and more, Jaipur has had it's way of leading development by examples. The total number of startups in the state is around a thousand at present CXO INSIGHTS
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