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GR8 Sports emerges as India’s flourishing startup ecosystem

Srinagar, Jan 15 (UNI) GR8 Sports, the manufacturers of Kashmir willow bats, has emerged as a standout in India's flourishing startup ecosystem.
The GR8 Sports, a pioneering startup based in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district has achieved recognition for its international-quality Kashmir willow cricket bats and carved a niche for itself on the global stage, showcasing the potential of home-grown talent and resources.
As the country celebrates the success of StartUp India initiative, GR8 Sports, owes part of its success to the robust support provided by government initiatives such as the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme and Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS), an official spokesman said.
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