PMFME Boost in J&K: Banihal Youth Turns Spice Idea into Reality With Govt Support
PMFME Boost in J&K: Banihal Youth Turns Spice Idea into Reality With Govt Support I statrted spice work in 2019 from home, said Entrepreneur Zubair Ahmed Drabu from Banihal, Jammu & Kashmir. Since last one year I am constructing a unit for my business. In the beginning, I had taken my idea to the SDM. […]
Poonch’s Sehrish Mushtaq launches AI-Powered handmade gift startup
Poonch, March 3,2026- In the remote Gundi area of #Poonch district, 16-year-old Sehrish Mushtaq is emerging as a symbol of digital empowerment and youth entrepreneurship. A Class 10 student with big dreams, Sehrish has successfully launched her own handmade gift venture by leveraging digital tools and artificial intelligence to market and sell her products online. […]
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 […]