LG Manoj Sinha: Agriculture, the next big frontier for youth
Kashmir, August 21, 2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha opened a series of facilities at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Jammu and started the Startup Outreach Programme under JKCIP. The event brought together researchers, inventors, young entrepreneurs and farmers from over the Jammu region. The facilities that were opened included the Unnati Girls […]
Young entrepreneurs drive Kashmir’s startup revolution at Srinagar startup event
Srinagar, July 26,2026- A new wave of entrepreneurship is reshaping Kashmir’s economic landscape, with young founders building innovative businesses, creating employment opportunities, and inspiring the next generation to pursue entrepreneurship within the Valley. Entrepreneurs including Manik Bandral (CLMRAT), Sheikh Yameen (E-Curve), Aquil Rasool (Halal Nation), Rahul Bhola (Studio Agama), Ayush Divyansh (MAC Fly), Syed Ashfaq (CRED), […]
Changing Kashmir: Hi-Tech farming and youth innovation redefine the future of agriculture
Srinagar, July 25,2026- A new generation in Jammu & Kashmir is embracing innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship, signalling a significant transformation in the region’s agricultural and economic landscape. With increasing access to education, modern farming techniques, government support, and digital opportunities, young people are thinking beyond traditional boundaries and creating new possibilities for a self-reliant future. Hi-tech […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Youth are architects of India’s future: LG Manoj Sinha at Innovathon 1.0 Valedictory function
Jammu, February 2026- Emphasising the transformative power of young minds, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that the youth of India are not watching the future unfold from the sidelines but are actively shaping it through innovation, research, and entrepreneurship. He made these remarks while attending the valedictory function of Innovathon 1.0, a 48-hour […]
‘Idea to Impact’ Startup Mela launched, CM supports young innovators
Jammu, January 30,2026-The Annual ‘Idea to Impact’ Startup Mela was launched at the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), Jammu, showcasing innovative ideas and entrepreneurial talent from across the Union Territory. The event was inaugurated by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who reaffirmed the government’s commitment to nurturing young innovators by extending financial support to […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha urges IIT Bhilai graduates to lead India’s innovation-driven growth
Kashmir, November 11,2025- Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, emphasised the importance of innovation, technology, and industrial advancement in driving India’s growth during his address at the Annual Convocation of IIT Bhilai. Highlighting India’s march towards becoming a global innovation hub, LG Sinha said, “Our prime objective is to improve the lives of […]
LG Sinha hails India’s rise as a global tech powerhouse
Srinagar, November 10,2025: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha highlighted India’s remarkable progress in building a dynamic technology ecosystem despite facing global economic and technological challenges. Speaking at a recent event, the LG said that India’s innovation-driven policies, digital empowerment initiatives, and startup culture have transformed the country into one of the world’s fastest-growing technology hubs. He […]