JKEDI invites entrepreneurs to J&K’s biggest-ever startup summit ‘ASCEND J&K 2026’
Srinagar, July 8,2026- The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) has announced ASCEND J&K 2026 – Startup Ecosystem Summit, the biggest startup summit ever organized in the Union Territory. The two-day event aims to strengthen the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by bringing together leading stakeholders from across India. The summit will serve as a premier platform […]
J&K shines at IITF 2025: A spectacle of heritage, craft and rising enterprise
Kashmir, November 24,2025: The Jammu & Kashmir Pavilion at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 came alive with vibrant celebrations as it marked Jammu & Kashmir Day with cultural splendour, artisan pride and entrepreneurial energy. The event witnessed an impressive gathering of dignitaries, senior officials, artisans, and visitors, all celebrating the Union Territory’s […]
RAMP Awareness Camp Empowers Youth & MSMEs in J&K to Register, Unlock Benefits Under Udyam Scheme
RAMP Awareness Camp Empowers Youth & MSMEs in J&K to Register, Unlock Benefits Under Udyam Scheme This RAMP (Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance) programme is a collaboration of MSME and World Bank which is being implemented by the Directorate of Industry and Commerce and District Industries Centre in Jammu & Kashmir. We have organised an […]
Zainab Syed pioneers Kashmir’s first IPR law firm, empowering artists and entrepreneurs
Srinagar, April 19, 2025: Zainab Syed, a visionary lawyer from Jammu and Kashmir, has redefined the region’s creative landscape by founding Zainab Syed & Associates, Kashmir’s first Intellectual Property Rights law firm. For over ten years, Syed has been a steadfast advocate for artists, artisans, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, helping them protect their intellectual creations […]
NITI Aayog hosts workshop at IIM Jammu to boost MSME sector in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu, March 26, 2025 – A significant workshop organized by NITI Aayog was held today at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu, aimed at promoting innovation, investment, and industry in the MSME sector of Jammu and Kashmir. The event brought together policymakers, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders to deliberate on reforms and strategies to foster a […]
5 Key MSME Trends To Watch In Jammu And Kashmir This Year
5 Key MSME Trends To Watch In Jammu And Kashmir This Year. I am very happy to be a part of this conclave focused on the development of the MSME sector, , said the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha addressing the Indian Chamber of Commerce’s MSME Conclave 2025. All the participants […]
UMEED Initiative empowers J&K Women: From Livelihood Struggles to Pursuing Individual Ventures
We were not aware of how to earn our livelihood before 2018, said a woman in Jammu & Kashmir. We did small work but it was never enough to support our living. So in 2018 we associated with UMEED. We got loans and started our own small shop catering to ladies requirements and cosmetics. The […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha Launches Shri Raghunath Ji Aarti, paving the way for Jammu’s spiritual and economic growth
Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha recently attended the Shri Raghunath Ji Ki Jammu Aarti at the Shri Raghunath Ji Mandir Chowk in Jammu, where he praised the Shree Raghunath Ji Corridor Vikas Council for bringing this sacred and divine ceremony, previously held at the Ganga Ghats of Varanasi and Haridwar, to Jammu. […]
Mission YUVA: Baseline Survey to identify potential entrepreneurs begins in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, JANUARY 01: With an aim to identify potential entrepreneurs and to promote entrepreneurship at grassroots level, the baseline survey under Mission YUVA, a critical exercise to gather real-time data on existing and potential entrepreneurs commenced in Srinagar District today.The Mission YUVA initiative is aimed to foster sustainable employment by supporting the creation of new […]
Empowering youth and artisans: Boosting Opportunities in Jammu & Kashmir
The challenge facing us today lies in creating viable opportunities for industries, particularly small-scale and rural industries, while simultaneously improving the conditions for skilled workers, artisans, and people engaged in traditional village industries. The goal is not just to increase production but to foster an ecosystem where these artisans and workers, who contribute immensely to […]