When was Startup India Hub operationalized to resolve queries and hand

When was Startup India Hub operationalized to resolve queries and handhold startups?

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This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2018
The Startup India initiative was launched by the Government of India on January 16, 2016. The Startup India Hub was operationalized alongside the launch to serve as a single point of contact for the entire startup ecosystem.
The Startup India Hub was envisaged as a platform to handhold startups, resolve their queries, and provide necessary information and support related to government schemes and policies.
The Startup India initiative aims to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation and startups in the country to drive sustainable economic growth and generate large-scale employment opportunities.