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. UDHAMPUR: Continuing its mission to foster innovation and empower youth through entrepreneurship, the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute organized a Startup Idea Challenge – Boot Camp at Government College for Women, Udhampur.
The event was held under the ambit of the J&K Startup Policy 2024–2027 and witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 100 students, aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators and faculty members from across the district.
The event was inaugurated by the Principal of Government College for Women, Udhampur, Dr. Nalini Pathania. She emphasized the Government role in fostering creativity, research and hands-on entrepreneurial training, underscoring its significance for young innovators and entrepreneurs.
The program started with a lighting of the lamp followed by the Saraswati Vandana by the students under the guidance of Prof. Yash Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Music.
During the interactive session, Yash Paul addressed the gathering and emphasized the significance of the Idea Challenge Workshops in nurturing innovation and building a robust entrepreneurial culture in the UT.
Dr. Vinod Sharma elaborated on the J&K Startup Policy 2024–27, highlighting various incentives, support mechanisms, and the structured three-phase format of the Startup Idea Challenge—comprising idea submission, mentorship and a grand finale.
Arshad Noomani, Functional Manager, DIC Udhampur also motivated the students to think freely and come up with innovative ideas. Motivational startup stories were shared by successful startups by Mr Shubham Sharma, Founder Kalari Factory Udhampur and Mr Karan Jyot Singh, Founder, JK INFOTECH SOLUTION PRIVATE Ltd. Udhampur
More than 100 students attended the boot camp, 20 students and innovators presented their startup ideas before a panel of experts comprising academic leaders, industry professionals and officials from JKEDI and the District Industries Centre (DIC), Udhampur.
Esteemed Panel Members Included: Dr. Vinod Sharma, Incharge, CNEC JKEDI, Dr. Neha Gupta, Head, Department of Commerce, GCW Udhampur, Yash Paul, District Nodal Officer, Udhampur, Arshad Noomani, Functional Manager, DIC Udhampur, Karan Jyot Singh, Founder, JK INFOTECH SOLUTION PRIVATE Ltd. Udhampur.
The panel appreciated the creativity and enthusiasm displayed by the students, offering them constructive feedback and guidance to refine their ideas further. Out of the pitches presented, 7 startup ideas were shortlisted to move forward in the next phase of the Startup Idea Challenge.
The Bootcamp served as a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to refine their business ideas, gain insights from experts and move closer to their entrepreneurial journey.
