LG Manoj Sinha boosts J&K’s startup ecosystem at Self-Reliant India Fund Event
Srinagar, November 1,2025: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha addressed the ‘Self Reliant India Fund Outreach’ event held in Srinagar, aimed at empowering startups and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises in Jammu and Kashmir. The event, organised by the Ministry of MSME in collaboration with NVCFL, JKEDI, and the Department of Industries & Commerce, marked a […]
Kulgam blooms with Saffron: Scientist Zahoor Reshi shatters Pampore-only myth
Kulgam, October 18,2025: Breaking long-held beliefs, agricultural scientist Zahoor Ahmad Reshi has successfully cultivated high-quality saffron in Kulgam, challenging the myth that the prized spice grows exclusively in Pampore. Reshi’s innovation marks a significant step in diversifying saffron cultivation across new regions of Jammu and Kashmir, opening doors for farmers in South Kashmir to adopt […]
President Murmu felicitates DC Indu Kanwal Chib for exemplary governance & innovation
Kashmir, October 18,2025: It is a day to take pride for Jammu and Kashmir as District Bandipora has been declared ‘Best Performer in India’ under the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyaan , a national initiative to bring governance, innovation, and capacity development in public administration together. India’s President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, presented the honorific award to Bandipora […]
University of Kashmir boosts startup ecosystem in J&K
Srinagar, October 17,2025: University of Kashmir recently conducted a bootcamp to enhance the startup ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir . The initiative exposed young entrepreneurs to business development, innovation, and investment strategy, which propagated a culture of youth entrepreneurship. They went through workshops, mentorship, and networking with industry leaders and successful startup entrepreneurs throughout the […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha steers SMVDU’s 36th council meet to new heights
JAMMU, October 13, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha chaired the 36th meeting of the Executive Council of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University at Raj Bhawan , focusing on key academic and administrative advancements for the institution.The meeting was attended by prominent figures including Prof. (Dr.) Pragati Kumar, Vice Chancellor of SMVDU; Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor of Jammu University; Prof. A.S.K. Sinha, Director of Rajiv […]
J&K Media explores innovation at IIT Bombay
Kashmir, October 10, 2025 – In a bid to illuminate Jammu & Kashmir’s media landscape with the sparks of national scientific prowess, a distinguished delegation of journalists from the region embarked on an enlightening visit to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay today, as part of the Press Information Bureau’s (PIB) ongoing five-day Mumbai press […]
Mission YUVA sparks entrepreneurial drive at GDC Doda
Doda, October 10, 2025 – In a vibrant push towards youth empowerment, Government Degree College Doda hosted an engaging seminar under the flagship Mission YUVA initiative today, inspiring students to embrace entrepreneurship, skill development, and self-reliance. The event, aligned with the ongoing Udyam Jagriti 4.0 campaign, saw enthusiastic participation from students and faculty, fostering a spirit […]
LG Manoj Sinha boosts J&K’s education, skills, and entrepreneurship
Srinagar, October 7, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has made education, skill development, and entrepreneurship top priorities in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), transforming educational campuses into vibrant hubs of innovation and excellence. Through dedicated implementation of the National Education Policy 2020, enhanced research support, and a range of youth-centric initiatives, the region is empowering its […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha calls for nurturing young minds, building future innovators
Srinagar, October 5,2025:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today emphasised the importance of creating a conducive environment in schools to nurture future scholars, scientists, and innovators. He said that education must go beyond rote learning and focus on developing creativity, critical thinking, and innovation among students. “Schools should become hubs of knowledge and innovation where curiosity is […]
Sajad Rather Awarded Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Fellowship
SRINAGAR, October 2, 2025 – Sajad Akbar Rather, a 39-year-old teacher from Sopore, Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir, has been awarded the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA)fellowship, a prestigious program for educators and researchers sponsored by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by IREX. Rather, who teaches science and computer studies at Boys […]