Startup India is a flagship initiative of the Government of India launched in 2015 to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation and startups. The initiative aims to simplify regulations, provide funding support and incentives, and encourage partnerships between industry and academia. Key eligibility criteria for startups include being incorporated as a private company, having a turnover of less than 100 crores, and working towards innovation or improving processes. Successful Indian startups include Udaan, Ola, Dunzo, Razorpay, and PharmEasy. The government provides tax exemptions and other incentives like tax holidays to help startups grow.