From dreamers to doers: Mission YUVA fuels J&K’s entrepreneurial surge
Srinagar, June 30, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir’s youth are at the heart of a transformative entrepreneurial revolution with the launch of Mission YUVA (Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan). Unveiled by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on June 28, 2025, at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, this ambitious initiative targets the creation of 1.37 […]
J&K LG Shri Manoj Sinha’s vision: Transforming Kashmir’s youth
In the picturesque yet historically turbulent region of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), a remarkable transformation is unfolding. Under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, the youth of Kashmir are experiencing a renaissance of opportunities, hope, and empowerment. His administration’s focus on peace, tourism, and holistic development has steered young Kashmiris away from the […]
J&K attracts ₹28,400 crore in industrial incentives in 2.5 years: LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, June 24, 2025 – Jammu & Kashmir has emerged as a burgeoning hub for industrial growth, with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announcing that the Union Territory has attracted ₹28,400 crore in industrial incentives under the New Central Sector Scheme (NCSS-2021) in just two and a half years. This milestone underscores J&K’s transformation into an […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha unveils ‘Reimagining Jammu & Kashmir’ Coffee Table Book in Delhi
Kashmir, June 17, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha unveiled ‘Reimagining Jammu & Kashmir,’ a visually stunning coffee table book by photojournalist Ashish Sharma, at a prestigious ceremony in New Delhi. The book chronicles the remarkable transformation of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) since the historic abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, offering a vivid portrayal […]
The Sweetest Startup in Kashmir?
In the heart of Kashmir’s growing startup ecosystem, a young woman is transforming beekeeping into a high-yield, sustainable business model. With government-backed schemes and innovative practices, her venture not only produces premium honey but also empowers women entrepreneurs in rural India. This story offers a practical blueprint for starting a beekeeping startup with real data, migration techniques, and access to subsidies.
Mission YUVA: Transforming Jammu & Kashmir’s Youth into Entrepreneurs
Mission YUVA: Transforming Jammu & Kashmir’s Youth into Entrepreneurs Jammu, June 13, 2025 – Mission YUVA (Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan), launched under the inspiring slogan “Yuva Sapne, Nayi Ummidein” (Youth Dreams, New Hopes), is empowering the youth of Jammu and Kashmir through entrepreneurship, skill development, and career support. Unveiled by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on January 26, 2025, […]
Foundation stone laid for science block at GCET Safapora to boost technical education
GANDERBAL, May 20, 2025-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah laid the foundation stone for a new Science Block at the Government College of Engineering and Technology in Safapora, Ganderbal, marking a significant step toward enhancing technical education in the region. The initiative, part of the #NashaMuktJammuKashmirAbhiyan campaign, underscores the government’s commitment to empowering youth through education and […]
JKEDI kicks off 4-week ESDP in Baramulla under RAMP initiative
Baramulla, May 20, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute , Baramulla, officially launched a four-week Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme today at the Industrial Training Institute , Baramulla, under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) initiative, a World Bank-supported scheme aimed at empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across India. […]
JKTPO and JKEDI launch ESDP in Samba to empower youth entrepreneurs under RAMP
Samba, Jammu and Kashmir, May 7, 2025 – In a landmark initiative to empower the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, Sudershan Kumar, Managing Director of the Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO), and Khalid Jahangir, Director of the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), inaugurated the first batch of the Entrepreneurship & Skill […]
Mudasir Naqshbandi’s ‘Bake My Cake’ Rises with PM Mudra Yojna
In a remarkable journey of grit and ambition, Mudasir Naqshbandi, a young entrepreneur from Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, has transformed his vision into a thriving reality with Bake My Cake, a popular local bakery. His success story, shared with honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during the 10th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana […]