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    These days, we hear a lot about startups being launched. It could be in the field of technology, health care, food, virtual
                reality, or something else.
                Let us learn more about startups:
                   • Startups can be launched with a small amount of capital. Many startups succeed by focusing on ideas that incorporate
                  technology  or  deliver  technology-driven  solutions.  Many  businesses  like  Swiggy  and  Zomato,  for  example,  have
                  begun to offer online food delivery.
                   • They  collaborate  with  food  service  providers  or
                  restaurants to aid with home delivery of food using a
                  comprehensive app.
                   • Startups and small businesses differ in their approach
                  to  financial  investment.  Startups  generally  turn  to
                  angel  investors  or  venture  capital  firms  for  capital,
                  whereas  small businesses  typically  use loans and
                  grants. A significant number of Indian startups have
                  obtained funding from global investors.
                   • Startups  are  built  on  innovative  ideas.  At  the  same
                  time,  they  prefer  to  receive  advice  and  mentoring
                  from an expert. Most company founders join numerous
                  groups  on  a  local  and  worldwide  scale  to  receive  ongoing  help  from  experienced  mentors  and  investors.  The
                  Government  of  India's  flagship  initiative,  ‘Startup  India,’  aims  to  create  an  ecosystem  for  the  growth  of  startup
                  businesses.
                   • The Indian states have developed startup policies. If they meet the criteria, new businesses in India
                  can benefit from regulatory and tax perks, capital gain exemption, and access to government funding
                  under this scheme. (For more information on Startups, visit (http://www.startupindia.gov.in/).

                4.7 BARRIERS TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP

                Entrepreneurs confront numerous obstacles on their journey to success. There are several barriers that can prohibit one
                from pursuing one's passion for entrepreneurship, whether it is lack of education or lack of financing. Here are  few of
                the most prevalent barriers.

                4.7.1 Environmental Barriers
                Environmental factors are one of the most significant roadblocks for businesses. There might be a variety of environmental
                influences. The following are the most common ones:

                   Inadequate resources       Inadequate skilled        Inadequate machinery        Inadequate monetary
                     or raw materials              labour               and other infrastructure     resources on time

                These  obstacles  are  easily  solved  by  thoroughly  researching  the  market  prior  to  making  a  business  decision.  Such
                roadblocks  can  be  overcome  via  research,  market  surveys,  and  mentorship.  The  Indian  government  has  devised  a
                number of programmes to assist small business owners in obtaining finance. Among them are the following:

                    • Mudra Yojana of the Government of India — https://www.mudra.org.in/

                    • Credit Guarantee Scheme — https://www.cgtmse.in/

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