LG Manoj Sinha: Agriculture, the next big frontier for youth

Kashmir, August 21, 2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha opened a series of facilities at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Jammu and started the Startup Outreach Programme under JKCIP. The event brought together researchers, inventors, young entrepreneurs and farmers from over the Jammu region. The facilities that were opened included the Unnati Girls […]
Mission YUVA Budgam: DLIC approves 230 cases to boost youth employment

Budgam , August 19,2026- DLIC Budgam approves 230 cases verified by the Small Business Development Unit (SBDU) under Mission YUVA (Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan), in a significant push towards boosting employment opportunities for youth across the district. The decision was taken during a meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC), Budgam, chaired by District Development […]
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 […]
Sopore Youth Builds Business Through RSETI, Gives Jobs To Others & Achieves Financial Stability

Sopore Youth Builds Business Through RSETI, Gives Jobs To Others & Achieves Financial Stability A male person has many responsibilities towards his family and self said Aqib, a businessman in Sopore, Jammu & Kashmir. At first I could not understand what to do. Then I met a friend of mine. He told me about Rural […]
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 […]