Govt. launches collaborative effort with NGOs, startups
- ByStartupStory | November 10, 2021
The Telangana government said on Tuesday that non-governmental organisations and startups will collaborate to co-create solutions in the social sector. The Impact Labs initiative, which is supported by the Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) and the ITE&C department, focuses on co-creation of solutions by companies and NGOs.“The focus on social impact under the startup ecosystem should be attributed to the collaborations between various entities.

The government of Telangana has been very upfront in taking it to the next level, for which we are launching Impact Labs, a program for another crucial collaboration between NGOs and startups,” said Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary to ITE&C department at the launch.ActionAid India, World Vision India, Save the Children, Greenpeace, SOPAR-Bala Vikasa, Akshaya Patra, Youngistaan Foundation, PLAN International, and HelpAge India are among the NGOs that have joined the programme.