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In a order of Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha on Sunday launched a new start-up policy with a focus to establish 2,000 start-ups in the Union Territory by 2027.

The ‘New Jammu & Kashmir Start-up Policy- 2024-27’ will also provide patent-related assistance, financial assistance for mentorship to recognised start-ups, facilitation for department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) registration and additional need-based support to start-ups working in diverse fields, Sinha said in Jammu.
On February 22, Jammu and Kashmir administrative council headed by the lieutenant governor approved the new start-up policy in supersession to the start-up policy notified in 2018.

The new policy provides for providing entrepreneurship facilities to students, women and support to the entrepreneurs through government, private and high net worth individuals (HNIs) for setting up start-ups.
Terming the launch of the new policy as a “giant leap for start-ups and innovators”, the lieutenant governor said it has been meticulously drafted to establish 2,000 start-ups in the Union Territory by 2027, underscoring the commitment of the administration to foster a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem.

“New start-up policy aims to set up a Rs 250-crore venture capital fund, with an initial infusion of Rs 25 crore from the J&K administration. This fund will provide crucial support for growth, early-stage financial hand-holding and it will encourage growth of viable business models,” he said, addressing entrepreneurs and innovators on the occasion.

The lieutenant governor said the new start-up policy aims to establish the Union Territory as one of the leading start-up ecosystems by 2027.

“It will establish and empower new incubation centres, seed funding through J&K Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) for developing the prototype of innovative products and provide additional support to female entrepreneurs,” Sinha said.

LG Sinha called for a collective action to build a dynamic economic environment in the Union Territory where business can thrive, investment can prosper and entrepreneurs can actualise their aspirations.

Srinagar , 01 Mar : Another feather to the Janata Dal United (JDU), as Senior Leader Apni Party Tanveer Fatima joins the JD(U) Party in the presence of the State President G M Shaheen who welcomes singh’s entry.

On this occasion, addressing the new entrants, G M Shaheen said, “I welcome you into the party fold, and I am sure that your joining will strengthen the party further. Every time new people join our hands, we get encouraged because new joining from each and every part of J&K is an indication that the people have full faith in Janata Dal United clear-cut agenda, which is to work for sustained peace, durable prosperity, and the development in Jammu and Kashmir.”

Shaheen assured the new entrants that they will find the party leadership hand in glove with them when they work for the benefit of the common masses in their respective areas. He said, “You must go out and work for the public interest and you will find the party leadership behind you like a rock.

He also appealed to the party workers to gear up for the elections and take the policies and programmes of JDU among the masses and resolved to work for the betterment of it with dedication.??

In a remarkable stride towards fostering community engagement and addressing pressing social issues, Swami Priyam Jii, Chief Patron of Youth Civil Society Kashmir, undertook a transformative visit to Chakloo, Baramulla, as part of his dynamic public outreach program.

The event witnessed an overwhelming response from local residents who seized the opportunity to interact with the revered spiritual leader.

Public Outreach and Success of the Programme

Swami Priyam Jii’s visit to Chakloo proved to be a resounding success, as he engaged with the local community on crucial issues plaguing the region. The primary focus of the program encompassed discussions on the menace of drugs, the specter of terrorism, and various other pertinent social topics. The attendees actively participated, sharing their concerns and seeking guidance from Swami Priyam Jii.

Message of Abstinence from Vice

During the program, Swami Priyam Jii passionately implored the public to distance themselves from destructive influences, particularly drugs and terrorism. His words resonated with the audience, emphasizing the importance of fostering a harmonious society by steering clear of such detrimental elements.

Praising PM Modi and Policy Discourse

Inaddition to addressing social issues, Swami Priyam Jii extended praise to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his relentless dedication to the betterment of Kashmir and India as a whole. The spiritual leader discussed various policies and schemes initiated by PM Modi, enlightening the audience on how they could avail themselves of these opportunities for their benefit.

Transformation of Chakloo Post Article 370 Abrogation

Swami Priyam Jii drew attention to the significant transformation witnessed in Chakloo, Baramulla, post the abrogation of Article 370. He highlighted the remarkable shift from the region being considered a ‘mini Pakistan’ to a space where a Hindu religious leader could visit in broad daylight, attracting a substantial crowd. The spiritual leader acknowledged the positive change and assured the people that their grievances would be conveyed to the administration.

Commitment to Addressing Concerns

Swami Priyam Jii, true to his role as Chief Patron of Youth Civil Society Kashmir, assured the attendees that their concerns would be actively addressed. He pledged to discuss the issues raised during the program with the local administration, working towards collaborative solutions for the betterment of the community.

The visit of Swami Priyam Jii to Chakloo, Baramulla, not only symbolized a triumph in public outreach but also served as a beacon of hope for positive change and social reformation in the region.

As the Chief Patron of Youth Civil Society Kashmir, Swami Priyam Jii continues to be an influential force in fostering unity, understanding, and progress in the diverse landscape of Kashmir.

Srinagar, 29 Feb:- The Chamber of Commerce and Industries Kashmir held its Executive Meeting at Raddison Srinagar on Wednesday.

The Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industries, CCIK hails Lt. Governor Shri Manoj Sinha and the Power Development Department for Introducing the Newly Amnesty Scheme.

The CCIK also Demanded an Amnesty Scheme for Commercial Trade. It will boost revenue in J&K UT, We are expecting the govt will announce it by the end of March. It will give big relief for the business fraternity.

In a Meeting, CCIK Announces Special Financial Packages for New Entrepreneurs’ startup through MSME (Govt of India) to start their business. For any assistance, kindly reach us out at our office.

CCIK will provide specific venues with the Administration for women entrepreneurs to display and selling their products in order to generate income.

CCIK requests LG administration to make this year a Heritage year, in order to promote tourism and explore old heritage places in Srinagar. Srinagar should not be neglected on the tourism front.

As learnt by GNS, a woman (name withheld), from Keran Kupwara was admitted with labour pains at PHC Keran. Sensing exigency of the case, the doctors referred the woman to SDH Kupwara around midnight.

Given due care and treatment by a team of doctors, the woman delivered four babies – 3 girls and a boy at around 2 AM.

The woman was under assessment and treatment of Dr. Shazia, (Nurse) Raziya and (FMPHW) Zamrooda.

All the babies and their mother, upon receipt of this report, are doing well.

When contacted, Medical Suprident Kupwara Dr Mohammad Shafi told GNS that such cases’ are always difficult to tackle. “It fortunately was a normal delivery given the rarity of such cases”, he said adding “Such cases’ usually require a higher degree of assessment and accuracy and the good thing is that we didn’t had to refer the woman to any other hospital”. (GNS)

Baramulla, October 22: To commemorate October 22 as Black Day, South Asia Center for Peace and Peoples Empowerment (SACPPE) organised one day event “Tribal Invasion: A Black Day in J&K’s History” at Baramulla Dak Bungalow on Sunday.
The programme was organised on the anniversary of the Pakistani Tribal invasion of Jammu and Kashmir which happened on October 22, 1947.
In the jam packed hall, the speakers at the event gave detailed account of October 22, the day tribal raiders looted and pillaged the erstwhile state with a ferocity that shocked the people till the Indian army came to the rescue and decisively threw them back.
Tauseef Raina, former chairman of Municipal Committee Baramulla, spoke in detail about the reality of the event as how marauding tribesmen not only killed non-Muslims, but hundreds of Kashmiri Muslims as well and aim of the tribal raid was to seize the land.
“The St Joseph’s Hospital in Baramulla was burnt crisp to the ground; its sick, elderly, and nurses were raped and killed. Pakistan only wants Kashmir to bleed and burn. Young women were abducted and carried off without distinction of colour, cast or creed. Each raider tried to grab as much wealth or as many girls as he could,” he said.
Raina said after seeing violence, death and destruction for decades, Kashmiri, especially the youth here have given up the gun culture and dissociated themselves from Pakistan.
“Pakistan’s facade – wolves dressed in sheepskin – is peeling. Youngsters have opted for respected professions, joined government services, or taken up the challenge of self-employment through many entrepreneurship schemes of the Government of India,” he said and added peace was imperative for progress, development and prosperity of Kashmir.
Fida Firdose, chairman of Kashmir Writers Association, said truth is usually the first casualty of wars. He spoke in detail about the ill consequences of October 22, 1947 tribal raid on Kashmir and its aftermath.
“Invasion of J&K by Pakistan and its proxy tribal Lashkars in 1947 has left a deep, lasting, and grim mark on the fate of J&K. The invasion also delivered the first big blow to the Sufi-inspired way of life commonly referred to as Kashmiriyat that had prevailed for centuries in J&K, and a hallmark of which was religious inclusiveness and bonding,” he said.
“It is about time that the people of J&K realized that the real tragedy is that Pakistan even today believes in the same policy and adopts the same methods that it did in 1947, no matter how acutely detrimental those may be to the interests and the well-being of the people of J&K,” Firdose added.
Tahir Majeed, a renowned social activist while quoting from history said, Pakistan Army Major General (Retd.) Akbar Khan in his book has described Pakistan’s role in their “jihad” on Kashmir. “In Khan’s words, ‘On October 26 (1947), the Pakistani forces captured Baramulla where only 3,000 survived out of 14,000’.”
“The Afridi and Mahsud Lashkars did not participate in the invasion of J&K out of any religious consideration, but their primary aim was loot and plunder and the kidnapping of women,” he said.
Majeed said the planners and perpetuators of the tribal invasion were, and remain, without doubt the foremost enemies of the Kashmiri people. “The day the invasion began on 22 October 1947, similarly, has to be the darkest day in the history of J&K,” he added.
Zaman Noor, a social activist from Srinagar made the audience aware as how peace in Kashmir would benefit common people in the long turn. He advised the students to make the society a better place by investing in peace.
Muskan Shafi, a student and a social worker, in a forceful speech made the audience aware about the devastation October 22, 1947 brought to Kashmir.

Srinagar, Jun 05 : Among top 100 universities of India, the University of Kashmir (KU) has figured at 33rd rank in National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023.

In the top 100 overall educational institutes of India, KU has secured 58th rank, a result of which was released by the Union Ministry of Education on Monday.

According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), among the top 100 in engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jammu has secured 67th rank and National Institute of Technology Srinagar has figured at 82nd rank.

Similarly, among the top 100 in management, Indian Institute of Management Jammu (IIMJ) have secured 41st rank.

Likewise, among the top 30 in Architecture and Planning, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Katra have secured 26th rank and among the top 40 in Agriculture and Allied Sectors, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology of Kashmir Srinagar have figured at 9th rank.

Ironically, among the top 100 in colleges and medical colleges or institutes from India, no college from Jammu and Kashmir have figured in the list.

The NIRF-2023 results further state that among the top 50 in Research Institutions, no research institution from Jammu and Kashmir was in the list.

Similarly, no pharmaceutical institutions, dental college, law college or department from Jammu and Kashmir have figured in the list.

Pertinently, KU has jumped up by 20 notches in the 2023 NIRFs ranking in comparison to previous year’s ranking. In 2022, KU will be ranked at 53rd rank—(KNO)