Srinagar, Sep 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) continued its mission to foster innovation and empower youth through entrepreneurship by organising Boot Camps under the Startup Idea Challenge at Government College for Women, Udhampur, and Government Degree College, Kathua.
Conducted under the J&K Startup Policy 2024–2027, the events saw enthusiastic participation from students, aspiring entrepreneurs, and faculty members.
At Government Degree College, Kathua, over 100 students attended the boot camp and pitching session, inaugurated by Prof. Rakesh Singh, HoD Chemistry and In-charge of Career Counselling Cell, who commended JKEDI for encouraging youth entrepreneurship. Fourteen aspiring entrepreneurs pitched their ideas to an expert jury, with eight ideas shortlisted for the next round. Dheeraj Handoo, District Nodal Officer, JKEDI Kathua, presented details of the J&K Startup Policy, while Vir Pratap Singh, Teaching Associate, JKEDI, outlined government incentives under the policy.
