Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), in collaboration with Government College for Women, M.A. Road, Srinagar, organised the Startup Idea Challenge 2.0 under the J&K Startup Policy 2024–27. The programme is part of JKEDI’s broader efforts to foster innovation, entrepreneurship and youth-led startups across the Union Territory.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and young entrepreneurs of Government College for Women (GCW) Srinagar, GCW Zakura, ICAI, GD Goenka Healthcare Sciences, IGNOU, and University of Kashmir, Zakura Campus, who presented a diverse range of innovative ideas before the selection committee.
Prof. (Dr.) Yasmeen Manzoor Khan, Principal, Government College for Women, M.A. Road, Srinagar, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and appreciated the innovative concepts presented by the participants, congratulating them for taking their first step towards innovation and emerging as the startups of tomorrow.
The event was attended by distinguished experts and faculty members from various domains, including Shabir Hussain Shah, Faculty / District Nodal Officer, JKEDI Srinagar; Dr. Asiya Nazir, Head, Department of Environmental Sciences, Dr. Hilal Ahmad Wani,Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Dr. Parsa Sarosh, Professor, Department of Electronics, Sharath Kumar, Scientist, ICAR-Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Rangreth, Neelofar Jan, Lead District Manager, J&K Bank, Srinagar, Humear, Successful Entrepreneur - Team of JKEDI Miftah and Zubair District Centre Srinagar,
Shabir Hussain Shah, District Nodal Officer, JKEDI Srinagar, briefed the participants about the J&K Startup Policy and the support ecosystem being provided by JKEDI. The Startup Idea Challenge 2.0 provides selected innovators with opportunities for mentorship, incubation support, and pathways to seed funding and co-working facilities at JKEDI hubs, helping transform promising ideas into viable entrepreneurial ventures.