![]() ![]() Exemption from Prior Experience/Turnover: In order to promote startups, the Government shall exempt Startups in the manufacturing sector from the criteria of “prior experience/ turnover” without any compromise on the stated quality standards or technical parameters.This is a great opportunity for startups to work on trial orders with the Government. DPIIT Recognized Startups can register on GeM as sellers and sell their products and services directly to Government entities. Opportunity to list your product on Government e-Marketplace: Government e Marketplace (GeM) is an online procurement platform and the largest marketplace for Government Departments to procure products and services.This will help them pare costs in the crucial formative years Rebate on filing of application: Startups shall be provided an 80% rebate in filing of patents vis-a-vis other companies.Government to bear facilitation cost: Under this scheme, the Central Government shall bear the entire fees of the facilitators for any number of patents, trademarks or designs that a Startup may file, and the Startups shall bear the cost of only the statutory fees payable.Facilitators will be responsible for providing general advisory on different intellectually property as well as information on protecting and promoting intellectual property in other countries. Panel of facilitators to assist in filing of IP applications: For effective implementation of the scheme, a panel of “facilitators” shall be empanelled by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM), who shall also regulate their conduct and functions.Fast-tracking of Startup Patent Applications: Patent applications filed by startups shall be fast-tracked for examination so that their value can be realised sooner.The Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Cess (Amendment) Act, 2003.The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.The Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948.The Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970.The Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment & Conditions of Service) Act, 1979.The Building and Other Constructions Workers’ (Regulation of Employment & Conditions of Service) Act, 1996.In the case of environment laws, startups which fall under the ‘white category’ (as defined by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)) would be able to self-certify compliance and only random checks would be carried out in such cases.Startups may be inspected only on receipt of credible and verifiable complaint of violation, filed in writing and approved by at least one level senior to the inspecting officer. ![]() In the case of labour laws, no inspections will be conducted for a period of 5 years.Startups shall be allowed to be self-certify compliance for 6 Labour Laws and 3 Environmental Laws through a simple online procedure. ![]()
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