What is the primary objective of the 'Standup India' initiative?

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1. Purpose: The Standup India scheme was launched to promote entrepreneurship among underrepresented groups by facilitating bank finance between $10\ 	ext{lakh}$ and $1\ 	ext{crore}$ for greenfield enterprises.

2. Key target: It specifically targets SC/ST and women entrepreneurs to set up new ventures, making access to bank loans the primary objective.

3. Why other options are incorrect:
   - (1) Boosting manufacturing is not the scheme's primary focus (that may be a part of broader industrial policy).
   - (2) Promoting digital transactions is the aim of other initiatives (e.g., Digital India, UPI promotion).
   - (4) Supporting all startups is the aim of Start-up India; Standup India is targeted to SC/ST and women.

Conclusion: The correct choice is option (3), i.e., to facilitate bank loans for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs.

FINAL_ANSWER: c

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