From ₹7 lakh to ₹7 crore: A story of grit, growth and impact
Kashmir, February 27, 2026- Featured in this month’s InfoConnect magazine, the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of Javeed Ahmad Bhat stands as a powerful example of what vision, perseverance, and the right support can achieve. Hailing from Ajas in Bandipora, Javeed Ahmad Bhat began his venture with a modest investment of ₹7 lakh. Through institutional guidance, strategic […]
MD Mission YUVA, DC Ganderbal Review Implementation Progress in District
Ganderbal, February 27,2026 -Mission Director, Mission YUVA, Harvinder Singh, along with the Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal Jatin Kishore, today conducted a joint review meeting to assess the progress and implementation status of Mission YUVA in Ganderbal. During the meeting, a detailed presentation was made on the achievements and progress recorded under Mission YUVA in the district […]
Rahul Sharma’s indigenous art venture revives Dogra cultural legacy
Udhampur, January 21,2026-Rahul Sharma, a young and talented sculptor from Kuprala village in Udhampur district, is carving a new path by blending traditional art with modern entrepreneurship. A Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) graduate from the University of Jammu, Sharma has successfully launched an indigenous art studio in Lehari, Udhampur, dedicated to creating durable and […]
Mission YUVA Strengthens Grassroots Outreach Across Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu, January 20,2026-Mission YUVA (Youth Upliftment and Volunteer Action) has gathered significant momentum across Jammu and Kashmir, achieving coverage in nearly 95 per cent of panchayats and facilitating loans worth ₹847 crore to 14,887 applicants, officials said. The flagship initiative, aimed at promoting self-employment and entrepreneurship among youth, has emerged as a key pillar of […]
Kashmir’s young innovators make the nation take notice
Srinagar, In a proud moment for Jammu and Kashmir, a student-led startup from DPS Srinagar has brought national recognition to the Valley by winning the National Award for Best Use of Technology at the tGELF / JA India LEAD Company of the Year 2025 finals held in New Delhi. The startup, AgroSenTech, entirely conceptualised, developed […]
Jammu district approves 273 new youth enterprises under Mission YUVA
Jammu, December 18,2025- In a significant boost to youth entrepreneurship and livelihood initiatives, the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) Jammu today approved 273 new cases under Mission YUVA, the flagship scheme aimed at promoting skill-based entrepreneurship among youth. The approvals were granted during a joint meeting of the DLIC and members of the State Bank […]
From Private Job to Successful Dairy Entrepreneur: Pulwama Youth Inspires J&K!
From Private Job to Successful Dairy Entrepreneur: Pulwama Youth Inspires J&K! Earlier I was working in the private sector. After that I thought of starting my own business, said a cow dairy farm owner in Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir. The government has helped me a little bit. Then I opened my own dairy farm business […]
Kulgam to host J&K Regional Trade Fair 2025
Kulgam, November 16, 2025: The District Administration Kulgam, in collaboration with Mission YUVA, is set to host the much-anticipated #RegionalTradeFair at Government Degree College, Kulgam, on 19–20 November 2025. This dynamic event aims to spotlight the entrepreneurial prowess of Jammu & Kashmir’s youth, transforming local resources and ideas into sustainable economic opportunities. Under the inspiring […]
Baramulla boosts youth power: 197 Mission Yuva Cases greenlit!
Baramulla, November 07, 2025: In a major boost to youth empowerment and self-employment initiatives, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today chaired a District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) meeting at the DC Office Baramulla. The meeting resulted in the approval of 197 cases under the flagship Mission Yuva scheme, aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and generating […]
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 […]