JKEDI hosts interactive session for women entrepreneurs in Srinagar, focuses on innovation and startup growth
Srinagar, July 27,2026- The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) District Office Srinagar/Centre for Women Entrepreneurship–Kashmir (CWE-K) organised an interactive session for women entrepreneurs in Srinagar, aimed at fostering innovation, strengthening entrepreneurial skills, and encouraging women-led startups across the Union Territory. The session was presided over by Shradha Sharma, CEO and Founder of YourStory […]
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), […]
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, […]
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 […]
Aijaz Bhat sets up ALBEE unit in Kupwara
Kupwara, February 23,2026- In a significant boost to local entrepreneurship, Kupwara youth Aijaz Ahmad Bhat has established a home cleaning products manufacturing unit, branded as “ALBEE,” under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme . An MBA graduate, Aijaz launched the unit with financial assistance from Jammu & Kashmir Bank under the government-sponsored scheme aimed at […]
India set to lead global innovation: LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, November 10,2025: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said that India is poised to lead global innovation, driven by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the nation’s expanding ecosystem of technology, research, and entrepreneurship. Speaking at a recent event in Jammu and Kashmir, the LG highlighted India’s emergence as a hub of innovation […]
Orientation-cum-training programme ignites Mission YUVA in Ramban
Ramban, October 10, 2025 – A dynamic Orientation-cum-Training Programme was held yesterday in Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, to empower Business Help Desk (BHD) members and YUVA DOOTs under the ambitious Mission #YUVA. Hosted at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, the event aimed to equip participants with the tools and knowledge to drive youth entrepreneurship in this aspirational district.The programme, attended by over 60 participants, […]
LG Manoj Sinha assures job to martyr’s daughter, unveils IIT courses
Jammu, July 28 — In an emotional and inspiring gesture, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today met the daughter of Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADDC) of Rajouri, who was martyred in unprovoked Pakistani shelling while serving his duty near the border. During the meeting, LG Sinha handed over an official assurance letter, affirming […]
Greenovator and startup Kashmir sign MoU to empower youth
Srinagar, July 16, 2025: In a transformative step to bolster the startup ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir, the Greenovator Incubation Foundation (GIF), based at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Startup Kashmir Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. to deliver structured innovation and entrepreneurship programs targeting the region’s underserved […]
Dr Bilal Bhat inaugurates Youth Entrepreneurship Mela at Kashmir Haat, sparks startup spirit
Srinagar, June 14, 2025 – Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, inaugurated the Potential Entrepreneurship Mela at Kashmir Haat (Numaish Gah) today at 5:16 PM IST, marking a significant step toward fostering entrepreneurship among Jammu and Kashmir’s youth. The event, organized by the District Administration Srinagar in collaboration with key government departments, […]