DC Samba Ayushi Sudan reviews Mission YUVA progress, pushes for faster implementation and youth self-employment
Samba, August 6, 2026- Deputy Commissioner Samba, Ayushi Sudan, reviewed the progress of Mission YUVA, emphasizing the need for stronger coordination among departments, faster implementation, and enhanced support mechanisms to create sustainable self-employment opportunities for the youth. During the review meeting, the Deputy Commissioner directed officials to work in close coordination to ensure the timely […]
Seven years of transformation after Article 370
Kashmir, August 5,2026-Seven years after the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu & Kashmir continues to witness significant changes across multiple sectors, with improvements in security, infrastructure, tourism, connectivity, education, healthcare, and economic development. The constitutional changes introduced on 5 August 2019 marked a new administrative phase for the region, and the years since have seen […]
Jammu & Kashmir’s transformation after Article 370
Kashmir, August 5,2026- is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its modern history. Once known primarily for security challenges and prolonged instability, the region is increasingly being associated with development, improved infrastructure, tourism growth, investment, and expanding opportunities for its people. Over the past few years, a combination of enhanced security measures, infrastructure projects, […]
LG Manoj Sinha’s leadership: Public-centric governance driving Jammu and Kashmir’s development
Srinagar, July 26,2026- Over the past few years, the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has been marked by a governance model focused on direct public engagement, administrative accountability, and accelerated development across Jammu and Kashmir. His approach has consistently emphasised action over rhetoric, with regular interactions with citizens, close monitoring of government initiatives, and sustained […]
MBA graduate Shazia Sadaf builds Kashmir’s first exotic mushroom farm
Srinagar, July 25,2026- In an inspiring example of entrepreneurship and sustainable agriculture, Shazia Sadaf, an MBA graduate, left behind a promising corporate career to establish Kashmir’s first exotic mushroom farm. Through determination and innovation, she transformed her passion for farming into a successful business, creating new opportunities in the region’s growing agri-entrepreneurship sector. By cultivating […]
CM Omar Abdullah launches ASCEND 2026 Startup Summit in Srinagar, reaffirms J&K’s commitment to innovation
Srinagar, July 23,2026- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday inaugurated the ASCEND 2026 Startup Summit in Srinagar, reaffirming the Jammu and Kashmir Government’s commitment to building a vibrant startup ecosystem, fostering innovation, and creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs and young innovators across the Union Territory. The summit brought together startup founders, entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders, […]
Pulwama youth turns melon farming into a thriving enterprise under HADP
Pulwama, July 21,2026- Demonstrating how innovation and agriculture can go hand in hand, Mohsin Nazir, a BSc Mathematics graduate from Pulwama, has transformed his passion for farming into a flourishing melon cultivation enterprise under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). His success story is emerging as an inspiration for educated youth to explore agriculture as […]
357 youth entrepreneurship cases approved under Mission YUVA in Udhampur
Udhampur, July 20,2026- Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Minga Sherpa, chaired a meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) under Mission YUVA, during which 357 cases were approved for financial assistance to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment among the district’s youth. The approved cases will enable aspiring entrepreneurs to establish new ventures and expand existing businesses, providing […]
NIFT Budgam graduating students showcase innovation, craftsmanship and entrepreneurial spirit
Budgam, July 20,2026- The graduating students of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Budgam displayed their creativity, innovation, and technical expertise through an impressive showcase of original fashion collections and design projects, reflecting the evolving talent emerging from Jammu & Kashmir. Each collection presented by the students highlighted a unique story, blending contemporary design with […]
Bandipora administration empowers youth through #NunChaiTalks, promotes innovation and self-employment
Bandipora, July 10,2026- In a significant initiative aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and youth empowerment, the District Administration Bandipora is continuing to inspire young minds through its flagship platform #NunChaiTalks, encouraging them to become innovators, entrepreneurs, and job creators. The interactive platform serves as a bridge between aspiring youth, successful entrepreneurs, subject experts, and government officials, providing […]