Union Minister Jitendra Singh encourages startup culture among J&K youth

Patnitop, June 20 (KNN) Union Minister of State, Science & Tech Jitendra Singh urged youth, men and women of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to engage and explore the startup opportunities in the Union Territory.

Speaking at an event on Sunday, the minister said that startup culture in J&K is now evolving with women seen building their startups in every sector which is a positive thing in itself.

He was addressing the youth and women convention at Patnitop in Jammu on the theme ‘8 years of Modi Government for youth’.

Highlighting the impetus given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said, “The number of StartUps in India has grown to 70,000 from about 300 to 400 which is something to be cherished by the youth of J&K who want to have a career in different StartUps.”

This shows that the startup ecosystem is going to determine India’s future economy including that of J&K and will act as a key pillar for the world economy as well, said Singh.

Focusing on the list of development initiatives taken by the government in the UT for youth, the minister said that it will provide greater opportunities for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir in terms of employment through startups, research, self-help groups etc.  (KNN Bureau)