About the Department
Startup India is a flagship initiative of the Government of India, intended to catalyse startup culture and build a strong and inclusive ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship in India. Since the launch of the initiative on 16th January 2016, Startup India has rolled out several programs with the objective of supporting entrepreneurs and transforming India into a country of job creators instead of job seekers.
Key Responsibilities
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) validates Startups for granting income tax related benefits. A DPIIT recognized Startup shall be eligible to apply to the InterMinisterial Board for full deduction on the profits and gains from business. The meetings are held monthly and currently 350 startups have been granted this exemption. The IMB team looks after the processing of applications for DPIIT recognition. The work also involves processing applications for 80IAC exemption, coordinating with the relevant stakeholders and conducting regular IMB meetings. The candidate is expected to work on the following:
- Evaluation of Startup business models for DPIIT’s recognition and enhancement of government’s due diligence process
- Co-ordinating with IT Agency for continuous improvement of application portal
- Co-ordinating with knowledge partners and preparing brief for IMB meetings
- Co-ordinating and ensuring timely conduction of the IMB meetings
- Enhancing government and Startup interface through query channel and type analysis and suggesting ways to improve reach and impact of program
- Proficient in handling data
Experience and Qualifications
The candidate should have:
- At least 4 years of full-time work experience at a leading Corporate/Consulting firm
- Post-Graduation from a Tier-I or Tier-2 Institute
- Experience in Government Advisory and Public Policy will be preferred
- Ability to work in teams and independently take responsibility of delivering key results
- Strong communication, research and analytical skills