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357 youth entrepreneurship cases approved under Mission YUVA in Udhampur

Udhampur, July 20,2026- Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Minga Sherpa, chaired a meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) under Mission YUVA, during which 357 cases were approved for financial assistance to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment among the district’s youth. The approved cases will enable aspiring entrepreneurs to establish new ventures and expand existing businesses, providing […]

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 […]

Pampore Youth Rafiq Rasool pioneers modern farming, creates opportunities for local youth

Pampore, June 1,2026- A young farmer from Pampore, Rafiq Rasool, is emerging as a symbol of innovation and self-reliance by transforming traditional farming practices through modern agricultural techniques. With support received under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), Rafiq has successfully established a high-tech polyhouse and ventured into the cultivation of off-season vegetables. His initiative […]

Kashmir youth develops innovative seed-sowing machine to support farmers

Srinagar, June 1, 2026- A young innovator from Kashmir, Naik Qayoom, is earning praise for developing an automatic seed-sowing machine designed to make farming easier, more efficient, and cost-effective for local farmers. Driven by curiosity and a passion for innovation since his school days, Qayoom transformed his ideas into a practical agricultural solution. His lightweight […]

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 […]

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