No start-ups from Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu in EDF list
The question asked the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to provide details on the number of start-ups assisted by the Electronics Development Fund (EDF), sector-wise disbursements, selection criteria, and benefits received by start-ups in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
Asked by Smt. Delkar Kalaben Mohanbhai; Answered by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw).
- EDF invested Rs. 257.77 crore in eight Daughter Funds as of 30.06.2026.
- Daughter Funds invested Rs. 1335.77 crore in 128 companies/startups.
- Selection criteria included innovation capability, indigenous technology development, IP creation potential, and business viability.
- Canbank Venture Capital Funds Ltd. is the Fund Manager.
- EDF is a close-ended fund that completed its investment phase in February 2024 and is currently in the divestment phase.
- Supported startups raised a total of approximately Rs. 22,553.82 crore.
- 373 Intellectual Properties (IPs) were created or acquired by invested startups.
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29.07.2026
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Document details
| Official title | Electronics Development Fund |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q158 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (question) |
| Year | 29.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |