Kashmir Ahead

J&K Bank ignites youth aspirations through Mission Yuva: Empowering futures in J&K

Srinagar, September 21, 2025 – In a bold stride towards youth empowerment, J&K Bank has launched Mission Yuva, a transformative initiative designed to fuel the entrepreneurial dreams of young talents across Jammu & Kashmir. Unveiled by Managing Director & CEO Baldev Prakash, the program targets 1,000 aspiring entrepreneurs aged 18-35, offering financial support, skill-building workshops, and mentorship to turn innovative ideas […]

DLIC Shopian approves 261 youth entrepreneurship projects under Mission YUVA

Shopian, September 14, 2025 – In a significant boost to youth empowerment and self-employment initiatives, the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) under Mission YUVA convened in Shopian today, approving all 261 applications presented for financial assistance and handholding support. Chaired by District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta, the meeting underscored the government’s commitment to fostering […]

CS Atal Dulloo meets Textiles Secy Rao in Srinagar to boost J&K crafts, handloom, sericulture

Srinagar, September 9, 2025 – Chief Secretary (CS) Atal Dulloo today held a pivotal meeting with Secretary Textiles Neelam Shami Rao in Srinagar, focusing on strategies to enhance Jammu & Kashmir’s (J&K) handicrafts, handloom, and sericulture sectors. The discussions underscored collaborative efforts to integrate advanced training, incubation support, and digital traceability mechanisms, aiming to empower local […]

J&K Bank’s Mission YUVA events in Baramulla, Rajouri empower youth entrepreneurs

Srinagar, September 8, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Bank organised impactful Login Day events at its Zonal Offices in Baramulla and Rajouri this week as part of the J&K Government’s flagship Mission YUVA (Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan) initiative, aimed at fostering youth entrepreneurship and self-employment. The events focused on empowering young entrepreneurs by distributing sanction letters […]

BBA graduate turns garlic farmer, empowers women in Kupwara

KUPWARA, JULY 25:* In the heart of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district, a young woman is redefining success through sheer determination and innovative thinking. Humaira Ashiq, a 24-year-old BBA graduate from Drugmulla, has emerged as the ‘Garlic Girl of Kupwara’ after choosing garlic farming over a conventional corporate career. Armed with ambition and a deep sense […]

Arif Ullaha turns entrepreneur with Mission YUVA

Pulwama, July 23: In yet another inspiring success story under the Mission YUVA initiative, Arif Ullaha, a college student from Pulwama, has successfully laid the foundation for his new enterprise — a “Semi Library” aimed at supporting students in academic preparation. Speaking about his journey, Arif Ullaha shared, “I never expected that a government scheme […]

DDC Reasi approves 122 youth entrepreneurship cases under Mission YUVA

Reasi, July 16, 2025 – District Development Commissioner (DDC) Nidhi Malik chaired a pivotal meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) for Mission YUVA, approving 122 youth entrepreneurship cases to empower local youth in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir. The initiative, aimed at combating unemployment and fostering sustainable self-employment, provides financial assistance and mentorship to […]

Dr Bilal Bhat inaugurates Youth Entrepreneurship Mela at Kashmir Haat, sparks startup spirit

Srinagar, June 14, 2025 – Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, inaugurated the Potential Entrepreneurship Mela at Kashmir Haat (Numaish Gah) today at 5:16 PM IST, marking a significant step toward fostering entrepreneurship among Jammu and Kashmir’s youth. The event, organized by the District Administration Srinagar in collaboration with key government departments, […]

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