200 youth entrepreneurs get boost in Kulgam with Mission YUVA approvals
Kulgam, August 31, 2025 – In a significant step towards #YouthEmpowerment and fostering self-employment opportunities, the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) in Kulgam has approved 200 fresh applications under the flagship #MissionYUVA initiative. This approval includes 191 Nano-Enterprises and 9 MSME units, marking a major boost for aspiring young entrepreneurs in the region. The decision was […]
ICC Meeting in Srinagar Highlights LG Manoj Sinha’s Vision for J&K Industry
The Indian Chamber of Commerce recently organised a meeting in Srinagar, a development that carries both symbolic and practical importance for Jammu and Kashmir’s economic progress. By holding this event in the Valley, ICC has assured the industrial ecosystem that no terrorist force can ever subdue India’s spirit of growth and resilience. Lieutenant Governor Manoj […]
Baramulla boot camp: Empowering aspiring entrepreneurs
Srinagar/Jammu, August 20, 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) has launched a series of boot camps under the J&K Startup Idea Challenge, a flagship initiative aligned with the J&K Startup Policy 2024–27. Aimed at fostering entrepreneurial thinking and nurturing youth-led innovation, the boot camps kicked off on Tuesday across colleges and universities […]
Government grants ₹33.34 lakh to revive Kashmir’s Karkhandar crafts
SRINAGAR, August 5, 2025: The Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, has released ₹33.34 lakh to implement the Karkhandar Scheme across the Kashmir Division, reinforcing the government’s commitment to preserving the region’s rich artisanal heritage and uplifting craftsmen’s livelihoods. The funds, disbursed to Assistant Directors in Anantnag, Budgam, Baramulla, Kulgam, and Srinagar districts, aim to accelerate […]
JKEDI hosts ‘Innovate J&K: Dialogue’ to drive startup ecosystem forward
Pampore, August 1, 2025 – The Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) hosted its flagship event, “Innovate J&K: Dialogue for a Startup-Driven Future,” yesterday at its Sempora, Pampore campus. The gathering united over 100 aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, students, and industry experts to catalyze innovation and strengthen the entrepreneurial landscape in Jammu & Kashmir. The event, […]
Google India for digital push in Jammu And Kashmir
SRINAGAR, JULY 25: In a major push towards youth empowerment and digital transformation in Jammu & Kashmir, Satish Sharma, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, held a key meeting today with top executives from Google India. The Minister met Ashish Wattal, Country Director, Google India, and […]
53 youth beneficiaries get sanction letters under Mission YUVA in Pulwama
PULWAMA, July 23: In a major step toward youth empowerment and self-reliance, Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom, today distributed 53 sanction letters under the Mission YUVA initiative. The distribution event aimed to encourage young individuals to become ambassadors of the scheme and lead the path of entrepreneurship and innovation in the district. Addressing the […]
J&K bank disburses job loans to youth under Mission YUVA, boosting entrepreneurship
Srinagar, July 19, 2025 – J&K Bank has taken a significant step in empowering the youth of Jammu and Kashmir by disbursing job loans under the government’s flagship initiative, Mission YUVA (Mission Youth for Unemployment and Vocation Advancement). The bank organized multiple ‘Roz-e-YUVA’ events in Kashmir and ‘Udyami YUVA Day’ events in Jammu, distributing hundreds of loan […]
J&K emerging as a hub of education and innovation under PM Modi: LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu, July 19, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that Jammu and Kashmir has transformed into a rising hub of education and innovation, crediting the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ushering in a new era of opportunity and development in the Union Territory. Addressing the concluding ceremony of a […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha felicitates women trainees in South Kashmir
Srinagar, July 12, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha attended the valedictory function of the women’s vocational training course at Army Goodwill School Balapur, Shopian, and felicitated women trainees who completed their Vocational Training and Life Enhancement Skills Courses at six Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Enhancement Centres in Shopian, Pulwama, Kulgam, Budgam, Anantnag, and Pampore.The […]