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, […]
Mission YUVA: DC Jammu hands over loan sanction letters to 72 young entrepreneurs

Jammu, September 11,2025: Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Dr. Rakesh Minhas today handed over loan sanction letters to 72 young entrepreneurs under Mission YUVA at a special event organised at the Zonal Office of J&K Bank. The programme was attended by Deputy Director DECC, Sunaina Saini, Assistant Director Employment, Mukhlis Ali, senior functionaries of J&K Bank and […]
Startup Kashmir hosts open mentorship session to empower young entrepreneurs

Srinagar, August 4, 2025 – Startup Kashmir organized its weekly mentorship session on Saturday at Meydani Café in Srinagar, fostering a vibrant platform for young entrepreneurs, students, and early-stage startups across Jammu and Kashmir. Themed “Let’s Talk Entrepreneurship and Startups,” the session created an open, collaborative environment for participants to exchange innovative ideas, address challenges, and receive guidance from seasoned mentors. The event drew a diverse group […]
Mission YUVA: 232 Cases approved in Baramulla

BARAMULLA, July 23: In a significant step towards promoting youth empowerment and self-employment in Jammu and Kashmir, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today distributed sanction letters among 42 aspiring young entrepreneurs during the Roz-e-YUVA event. The event, aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and livelihood generation among the youth, witnessed enthusiastic participation from unemployed youngsters, local officials, […]