Natural farming also referred to as “the Fukuoka Method”, “the natural way of farming” or “do-nothing farming”, is an ecological farming approach established by Masanobu Fukuoka (1913–2008). Fukuoka, a Japanese farmer and philosopher, introduced the term in his 1975 book The One-Straw Revolution. The title refers not to lack of effort, but to the avoidance of manufactured inputs and equipment. Natural farming is related to fertility farming, organic farming, sustainable agriculture, agroecology, agroforestry, ecoagriculture and permaculture, but should be distinguished from biodynamic agriculture.
Natural farming is growing in India.
To promote natural farming, the central government has approved the National Mission on Natural Farming as a separate scheme with an expenditure of Rs 1,584 crore, said Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar while addressing the National Conference on Soil Health Management for Sustainable Farming some days back.
Under the Namami Gange Programme, the project of natural farming is going on along the banks of the river Ganges, while the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and all Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), Central and State Agricultural Universities and Colleges are making all-round efforts to promote natural farming, a statement from the agriculture ministry said.
Speaking at the Conference, Tomar said that due to chemical farming, soil fertility is getting eroded and climate change in days to come is going to be a big concern for the country and the world across. The lack of organic carbon in the soil is a serious concern.
To expand the area under natural farming, the government will soon announce a substantial increase in the financial assistance provided for promotion of traditional indigenous practices which do not recommend use of chemical fertilisers.
The Gujarat election result ,The Himachal election result and the Delhi MCD result all gave surprising results .
In the Gujarat elections BJP won record breaking victory , In the Himachal Pradesh elections Congress pulled off a surprise victory , In the Delhi MCD election results AAP pulled off a decent victory.
Gujarat voting the BJP back for the seventh straight time, this election has made history in the state: it gave the party over 50 per cent of the popular vote and the highest seat tally in the House at 150 plus minus a ‘Hindutva wave’ but at the same time making room for a new political party in the Opposition space.
BJP, which has been ruling the state since 1995, had set a target of 150 seats and campaigned aggressively across 182 Assembly constituencies. The party’s battle was spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who addressed dozens of public rallies and road shows.
While addressing party workers at BJP headquarters in New Delhi, Narendra Modi said, “BJP has got the biggest mandate in the history of Gujarat. People have created a record in breaking records. When i was in Gujarat, I had told people that Narendra’s record should be broken.”
The surprise was overwhelming performance of BJP in tribal areas. In the 2017 elections , Congress party’s tally of 77 seats and a vote share of 41.4 percent was its best performance in over two decades. The party, however, failed to build on the 2017 performance and has shrunk to 20 seats with a vote share of 27.04 percent.
The party has lost ground in its tribal strongholds. The tribal belt of Gujarat has 27 seats and the BJP is leading in all tribal seats.
Gujarat has a tribal population – 89.17 lakh – comprises 15 percent of its total population, as per the 2011 census data.
Congress got the happy news from the hill state of Himachal Pradesh by bagging 40 out of the 68 seats. Often, Himachal Pradesh has never repeated a government in power in the last 37 years. The pragmatic Himachali voter has always thought it best not to let any party get too comfortable in the seat.
Priyanka Gandhi aggressive campaign is also the reason behind Congress party massive victory.
On the otherhand,
AAP has won a majority in elections to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). AAP has won 134 seats, BJP 104, Congress 9 and Independent 3 in the 250-member MCD.
For several hours fortunes swung between BJP and AAP, with Congress nowhere in the picture. For a while BJP even topped the leads tally.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal thanked the people for AAP’s victory in the MCD polls and sought the cooperation of the BJP and the Congress as well as the “blessings” of the Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to improve civic amenities in the national capital.
Overall , the results of Delhi MCD, Gujarat Elections and Himachal election were a surprise .
I see Aam Aadmi Party as positive political party : Jibran Dar
Jibran Dar is an emerging political personality of Kashmir. He has been an entrepreneur of par excellence. He is Youth president central Kashmir Aam Aadmi Party and among the most prominent political faces of Aam Aadmi Party in Chanpora constituency.
In an exclusive interview with the News Kashmir, Jibran Dar talks to Farzana Mumtaz and Rameez Makhdoomi.
What motivated you to join the seemingly tough world of politics ?
My decision of joining politics was not just dictated by my brain, but my heart and soul. Seeing the multiple problems people of Kashmir face prompted me to join politics . In a place like Kashmir when you want to join all important tool of politics to change the face of society towards betterment and you get a big no from family, society and friends. I can’t understand if we go to same Minister’s or MLAS after their election for addressing our problems why we hesitate to participate in process of electing them. This hypocrisy has cost us much and needs to be changed. Politics is the biggest institution to change a place positively and when the good minded people enter it they can act as anti-virus like to heal the system from viruses.
Why you joined Aam Aadmi Party?
I could have easily joined a regional party , but unfortunately here in Kashmir all the regional parties are dynastic and corrupt in nature. From time to time they have sold our interests. I see Aam Aadmi Party as a positive political Startup wherein talented, honest, those with Calibre can grow and serve the people. I consider it a very dynamic and impressive political platform.
Would you participate in any upcoming elections?
First of all they should conduct elections in whatever form as they are needed. Be they Municipal or Assembly elections we will participate. We have worked a lot and enjoy the support of people. The new generation leaders working on ground zero in Kashmir would get lot of support from Kashmir.
What difference you see in earlier politics and politics of nowadays?
In the earlier times, the politics was strange to masses. The people hardly knew their candidates or those who won the elections. Even in year 2014 elections the internet use in Kashmir was limited. The political people and vested interests had kept often restrictions on internet use. The realities in the year 2022 are totally changed, today the internet pentration is deep in Kashmir. People are aware about many things due to internet. Internet is going to play positive and critical role in Kashmir elections. Today people know who is doing what in Kashmir.
How do you feel on many issues faced by Srinagar people ?
The people of Kashmir face multiple problems. There are only two things in Kashmir, one is the rain and snow, the other is millions of issues faced by people. I don’t want to touch some issues because my coming seven generations won’t be able to solve it. My focus would be to solve water, electricity , sanitation, roads , ration issues of masses especially the people of Srinagar.
The dynasty ridden politicians of Jammu and Kashmir have just filled their personal coffers and looted the people. They have occupied properties at prime places ,leaving nothing for people .
Do you agree with sentiment in Srinagar that the city has been left much backward as opposed to other districts?
I agree with this. The entire Srinagar city has been left out of development. The absence of basic facilties has crippled life of masses. Look at Nowgam ,an area near to Srinagar city neither Municipality nor rural divisions are owning the area, leaving it in lurch .
Did you ever thought like Shah Faesal to form your own party ?
I never thought to form my party after the horrible experience from the party formation of Shah Faesal. He could not deliver and neither carry foward his vision. This really hurt the sentiment of people. So for me there was no better option than joining the Aam Aadmi Party which has already proven its mettle in number of areas .
Is Arvind Kejriwal Personality acceptable to people of Kashmir?
You Have to bear in mind that a honest human being is appreciated irrespective of his creed, colour, caste, religion, ethnicity. He has proven his dynamism and intellect through credible performances.
Suicides once thought very strange to the valley of Kashmir, since some years are now happening on regular instances.
According to prominent Knowledge source Wikipedia, suicide is the act of intentionally causing one’s own death. Mental disorders (including depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, anxiety disorders), physical disorders (such as chronic fatigue syndrome), and substance abuse (including alcoholism and the use of and withdrawal from benzodiazepines) are risk factors. Some suicides are impulsive acts due to stress (such as from financial or academic difficulties), relationship problems (such as breakups or divorces), or harassment and bullying.Those who have previously attempted suicide are at a higher risk for future attempts. Effective suicide prevention efforts include limiting access to methods of suicide such as firearms, drugs, and poisons; treating mental disorders and substance abuse; careful media reporting about suicide; and improving economic conditions.
The recent suicide of a young girl due to tough conditions in life at Sopore has caused valley wide pain.
On Monday (12 December), a 9th standard girl in north Kashmir’s Sopore area ended her life by jumping into river Jhelum and the body still remains unrecovered. Her relatives and friends are eagerly waiting for her remains on Jhelum embankments, even as people continue praying for early recovery.
Social media is abuzz with anguish and agony .
Skinder Gulzar, a social media user wrote, “An orphan girl from Sopore have allegedly commit suicide after feeling helpless of family financial problems. As a society how shameful we shall fell.”
Just few days after it in same Sopore, 23-year-old youth was prevented from committing suicide in Sopore area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said here on Thursday evening.
Quoting an official the news agency KNO reported that the youth during evening hours was spotted by locals attempting to jump into the river Jhelum at Chankhan bridge in Sopore.
Following this, the locals rushed towards him and foiled his suicide attempt,” he said.
The statistics with reference to suicide rare in Kashmir are worrying to say the least.
According to the Crime Gazette 2021 recently released by Jammu and Kashmir Police, the valley is witnessing an increase in attempted suicide cases with Central Kashmir district Budgam and North Kashmir’s Baramulla toping the tally with 73 cases each with crime rate 4.36 per lakh population.
The Valley witnessed 586 attempted suicide cases in 2021 while the number was at 472 in 2020. At the same time, the winter capital Jammu witnessed only 20 cases of suicide attempts.
The data in 2021 clearly shows that there has been noticeable increase in the attempt to suicide cases as compared to the year 2020.
The rising mental depression is said to be one of the main reasons behind spurt in suicides.
The need of the hour is to work on knowing our society and understanding it better.
The Green hydrogen (GH2 or GH2) is hydrogen generated by renewable energy or from low-carbon power. Green hydrogen has significantly lower carbon emissions than grey hydrogen, which is produced by steam reforming of natural gas, which makes up the bulk of the hydrogen market. Green hydrogen produced by the electrolysis of water is less than 0.1% of total hydrogen production.It may be used to decarbonize sectors which are hard to electrify, such as steel and cement production, and thus help to limit climate change.
It is a matter of great fortune that India is in the process of finalizing the roadmap to a “green hydrogen economy” which will require an investment of ₹30 trillion by 2030, said Vivek Kumar Dewangan, chairman and managing director, REC.
The country’s green hydrogen plans would play a major role in achieving its goal of net zero emissions and becoming a developed nation by 2047.
“India has launched green hydrogen project. Now, we are in the progress of finalizing a roadmap for becoming green hydrogen economy which would require ₹15 trillion and another ₹15 trillion is required to meet our middle-term goal by 2030. So in all, these initiatives would require an investment of ₹30 trillion by 2030,” Dewangan said.
It is worth mentioning here that The high cost of production is the main factor behind the low use of green hydrogen. Nonetheless, the hydrogen market is expected to grow, with some forecasts of the cost of hydrogen production falling from $6/kg in 2015 to around $2/kg by 2025. In 2020, major European companies announced plans to switch their truck fleets to hydrogen power.
In this era of grim climate changes, the need of the hour is we increase the pace of Including Green Hydrogen in our economy.
Jk Women aspire Free and comfortable Public Transport
News Kashmir Exclusive
With increasing movement of women for purposes of work, buisness and family the needs of transportation of women have increased.
It is a matter of great pain that Public transport still is an uncomfortable and costly affair for women of Jammu and Kashmir. While as many other states of country have made progress on it .
Stree Shakti – The Parallel Force organization has done appreciable work all across country in highlighting and resolving the burning issues of women as it aims at pulling together individual and collective knowledge engaged in women welfare. It is a movement to rouse and activate women of every age, class and creed to empower them so that they work as catalysts for fundamental social change. The Forum provides a platform for joint action through research, networking and advocacy since 1998.
The Background
Female mobility has always been a matter of concern for socio-cultural –economic development for both rural and urban women. Research indicates that in lower strata of society one women annually spend around Rs 2500 on clothes , 1500 on medicines , 1500 on hygiene and Rs 2000 on unforeseen expense. Total Rs annually Rs 7500 on her personal expense. Where as on the bus travel alone her minimum annual expense is Rs 8000 alone.
In case of elderly women things get worse as their income dwindles and medical expense goes up they often face isolation resulting in serious health issues both physical and mental. Our research of one year conducted in different part of India pointed out that elderly women due to reasons like financial insecurity & instability confine themselves to the household only. 59% of the elderly women are widowed. Many of them have no bank accounts and levels of income are also very low. Many elderly women face desertion and live alone. Then living alone is remarkably higher among elderly women (9.6%) as compared to men (2%).
Free Travel Pass : A silent Revolution
A travel pass on public buses to the women will encourage them to travel and free link up with the world. The Free pass introduced by three prominent states of India , Delhi, Punjab and Tamilnadu have exciting findings. Different states have taken a different route to fund it.
Who is paying for the free rides for women : Delhi Model
For every free journey undertaken by a woman commuter, the Delhi government will extend a flat subsidy of Rs 10 to the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and the DIMTS (Delhi Multi- Modal Transit Ltd) under which the city’s public bus fleet operates.
States with Free Travel:
AAP government New Delhi October 2019
BJP Haryana ( Partial ) January 2022
Indian National Congress Punjab April 2021
DMK Tamil Nadu July 2021
AINRC and BJP Puducherry (Intention) December 2021
The voices in Jammu and Kashmir are also urging free and comfortable public transportation for women of Jammu and Kashmir.
Aam Aadmi Party leader and prominent Public Rights Activist Jibran Dar ,while talking to News Kashmir Stated :” The Delhi Government has been able to give free public transportation to women via issuing pink slips. Millions of women have so far taken so far benefits of it. Many states are doing same. We need to bear in mind Delhi has much higher population than Kashmir as whole country visits Delhi for different purposes so if they have made efficient public transportation why can’t we. It is a matter of great misfortune even with uniform our girl students don’t get 50 percent concession. Also, with huge number of private vehicles issued and operating in Kashmir rampantly the focus on public transport has been very less. We need to bear in mind a small percentage of women mostly students and working go out in Kashmir and still we are failing to provide them quality public transport. “
The need of the hour is to provide quality public transport for the women of Jammu and Kashmir.
Waterbodies are important source of water. As we all know water is life. It is the limited number of water bodies that provide water for drinking , as ocean and sea water can’t be used due to its saline nature.
Kashmir valley was once the hub of water bodies. Ponds, Lakes, Rivers have formed the important part of topography of Jammu and Kashmir along with scores of wetlands.
The encroachments of these waterbodies by the selfish interests among common people and the ineffective attitude of successive Governments have devastated these waterbodies.
It is matter of great misfortune that Most of the well-known lakes in Kashmir have been deteriorating in the past few years. As a matter of grim worry some of the once renowned water bodies are breathing their last and are craving for attention from the concerned stakeholders. The dilapidated condition of once renowned lake of Kashmir-Anchar Lake is the prime example in this regard. On account of human lust and lazy attitude of government this lake is breathing its last.
Even the all important Dal Lake is also not much in good health despite number of efforts from the government in this regard.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha recently sought a comparative analysis report on encroachment of water bodies using latest and earlier data.
An official spokesman in a statement issued here said that addressing a convention of GIS professionals, government officials, entrepreneurs and young students that was organised to mark the World GIS Day here, the LG highlighted the significance of the emerging GIS technology to address new challenges and explore a new horizon of opportunities.
He said the encouragement to spatial thinking, development of new Geographic Information System (GIS) tools, and real-world applications are accelerating the growth in business, government and society.
Pollution is also hitting hard our waterbodies. Pollution in Dal lake began more than four decades ago due to the growing number of tourists resulting in increased commercialization of the place with the establishment of many hotels and houseboats. Thus, the amount of waste generated began to rise and new sewage lines were also developed. The untreated sewage since then has been released into the lake, causing pollution. in a span of over two decades, the lake has shrunk by more than half to just 11 square kilometres and lost over 10 meters of depth.
The resolve of LG Manoj Sinha with reference to saving water bodies of Kashmir is an appreciable step that should be welcomed by one and all. Sane voices hope that lost glory of water bodies in Kashmir would be regained .
Saffron is not a common spice for Kashmir but iconic symbol of our heritage. It is a representation of our age old heritage and diversity . Kashmir is home to world’s best quality saffron grown. Pampore the South Kashmir town is the saffron capital of Kashmir. Over the years many issues had confronted the saffron Spice of Kashmir. Lack of irrigation facilties coupled with Pampore converted in Jungle of construction and erratic weather had ruined the prospects of saffron for many years.
But now the realities are changing towards better. As this year better and bumper saffron crop is expected.
Kashmir valley is among the only three places on planet earth growing this spice. Saffron (pronounced /ˈsæfrən/) is a spice derived from the flower of the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus), a species of crocus in the Iridaceae. used in cooking as a seasoning and colouring agent. Saffron, the world’s most expensive spice by weight is native to Southwest Asia Saffronfields.
Being one of the world’s costliest spices, saffron is used both in cooking and for producing cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.
As a matter of fact, Saffron is one of the world’s most expensive spices and is known as the king of condiments. It fetches between ₹1.5 lakh and ₹2.5 lakh per kg.
The annual yield of saffron crossed 13 metric tonnes in 2020 for the first time in 10 years. This year, the production is expected to break more records.
It is worth mentioning here that The tourists visiting the valley are stopping at the saffron farms to see how it is grown. A lot of tourists are buying saffron from the farms as well.
What stands out is thev GI tagging of ‘Kashmiri saffron$ by the Jammu and Kashmir government is doing wonders for the farmers associated in the production of saffron in the state. The certification under the Geographical Indications Registry will not just bring the adulteration to a halt but will also terminate the trade of saffron grown in other parts of the world being marketed as the Kashmiri saffron.
On the otherhand of the spectrum, The saffron cultivators in Kashmir Valley are adapting newer techniques such as indoor cultivation to grow saffron, one of the most expensive spices in the world. Farmers have to adapt as climate change has affected outdoor production.
The expert pulse and hope is that saffron from Kashmir would continue to rule the world again.
Shireen Moti is an legal academic and personality of par excellence. She recently bagged prestigious Women of future : 50 Rising Stars in ESG award .
In an exclusive interview with the News Kashmir she talks to Farzana Mumtaz and Rameez Makhdoomi.
1. You have bagged prestigious Women of the Future: 50 Rising Stars in ESG award . How do you feel ?
The Women of the Future:50 Rising Stars celebrates the talented female trailblazers and role models aged 35 and under from around the world who are at the forefront of ESG. I believe that law is an instrument of social change. Lawyers are social engineers and have the ability to contribute towards the betterment of society. It feels wonderful to have been bestowed with this international recognition for my work on increasing access to justice through legal aid for rural communities in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir.
2. A bit about your early days of life ?
My family hails from Rajbagh, Srinagar. I am the granddaughter of Shri Omkar Nath Moti and daughter of Shri Anil Moti, who resided in ‘Motivilla’ Rajbagh. Unfortunately, during the 1990s we were forced to leave Kashmir due to terrorism in the State. We lost everything from home, father business, family lives during this genocide. My family survived this holocaust but trauma of exodus, leaving our home in Kashmir is still there. From 30 years, I have seen my grandparent and parent reliving the pain of exodus and wanted to go back their home in Kashmir but could not go in fear of losing their lives.
I was taunted and bullied by my seniors, classmates, colleagues in school , college, jobs as “Bhagore Kashmiri pandits” (…English meaning ) and I always faced this question “why you left Kashmir” and “You Kashmiri Pandits did not have courage to fight” and faced so many nonsense and abusive messages during my childhood till now. The irony is that in our country we “Kashmir pandit” became migrants and to be very truthful exodus was not limited to 1990s but every Kashmiri pandit family faces the pain of exodus every day in their life.
Even I faced humiliation, abused, taunts, bullied from society, I believe in the Gandhiji ideology of non-violence and a proud “Kashmiri”, and no one can snatch this identity from me. I am still hopeful that one day our Kashmir will be same paradise as I have heard from my grandparents and parent and everyone including all community will live together singing the songs of sharda…….
3. How was academic life like ?
The fact that I chose legal academia over the other opportunities that I had in the corporate world, is because of my passion for education. As an undergraduate student at Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, our Founding Vice Chancellor, Professor C. Raj Kumar always encouraged his students to dream big and to follow their dreams. That lesson will stay with me throughout my life. As a postgraduate student at Queen Mary University of London, I got the opportunity to debate, discuss and deliberate upon global issues with my colleagues from diverse backgrounds. I underwent the
4. Your take on progress of feminist movements in India ?
There is a huge misconception when it comes to feminism in India. Feminism is nothing but the equality between men and women. I believe that women across the globe have benefitted from the contribution of the feminist movement coupled with technological revolution. There has been a change in the ‘role of women in society’ and one can see this in our own homes. Simply put, if we compare three generations of women in a family, we can see progress. Having said this, violence against women, such as domestic violence continues to be a global pandemic and such issues need to be deal with more stringently at the law and policy levels.
5. Are we as a country still lagging in legal education. Your take as expert?
Given the globalized nature of the legal profession, legal education has to cater to the changing needs of the profession. Law students have to be equipped to work across jurisdictions. The law school curriculum has to undergo changes to produce lawyers of the future. The regulatory bodies should take this up more seriously.
6. A brief description of your book A Guide to LLM admissions and scholarships abroad?
The Guide to LLM Admissions and Scholarships abroad discusses every component of the admissions and scholarships application process in a detailed manner and offers practical advice to prospective Master of Laws programme students for the preparation of excellent applications for admissions, which will help them stand-out amongst thousands of other qualified applicants. It includes chapters on law school rankings, statement of purpose, curriculum vitae, letters of recommendation, law school admission council services, fundamental information of twenty selected laws schools in the United States of America, key information of ten selected law schools in the United Kingdom, external scholarships or fellowships, scholarship essays, research papers and English language test examinations.
7. Your future goals ?
As a legal academic, I would like to contribute to scholarship in the area of Constitutional Law and Theory, transnantional feminism, clinical legal education, legal education, and violence against women. I would like to continue working in the area of human rights, with a focus on access to justice and legal aid and develop more collaborations with NGOs and civil society organizations towards achieving the goal of ‘access to justice for all in India’.
8. Who inspires you most ?
My father, Mr. Anil Moti, is my inspiration in life. I would like to emulate his qualities of resilience, strength of character, hard work, and zeal for life.
9. What us your message to humanity at large ?
Most wars can be avoided by dialogue and discussion. The key virtue is ‘empathy’. We need to be more empathetic towards each other and the circumstances that we are facing.
Start-ups ecosystem strong in India : Dr. Anita Gupta
Dr. Anita Gupta Advisor and Head of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Department of Science and Technology is an eminent administrative brain of country and knowledgeable face when it comes to all important Start-ups.
In an exclusive interview with the News Kashmir, She talks with Rameez Makhdoomi and Farzana Mumtaz.
Tell us a bit about Kashmir Expo event?
The three-day Kashmir Expo Start-ups for Livelihood event, which has been held in Kashmir, is a step toward an opportunity and platform to ‘Showcase Futuristic Innovators,’. The startups that have been nurtured and acheived excellence are participating.
How many locals startups are participating?
More than 15 local startups are participating in the mega event.
What is your take on startup atmosphere of the country ?
The startups related atmosphere has witnessed a sea saw change of positivity in the past 8 years, ever since the honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the nation Startup and stand up initiative. State Governments and union territory Governments along with Central Government with the help of scores of Departments are strengthening the start-ups ecosystem of strong .Even in tough times of pandemic many start-ups came up and played key role in progress of the country.
Is global recession due to pandemic having its impact on start- ups in the country ?
Yes the economic slow Down is having its impact, but you have to understand the growth of Start-ups peaked last year in the country. In coming times the Start-ups are going to play a big positive agent of change for economy of India, wherein in the youth give their innovations and entrepreneur skills full vent.
How many Start-ups we have in country and Jammu Kashmir?
There are about 81000 registered start-ups in India and close to 1800 in Jammu and Kashmir.
What does your department offer to start-ups in the country?
One of the defining programmes Technology Buisness Incubators was started by Department of Science and Technology Government of India. Today we have 160 incubators across country wherein scores of facilities are provided to innovators and entrepreneurs under one roof. We are providing variety of funding through our incubator to budding entrepreneurs or start-ups.
What are the biggest challenges faced by start-ups in India ?
It depends upon which eco system you are in. If you are in Jammu and Kashmir scaling up could be challenge due to confined market. Earlier in Country the lack of funding used to be challenge but now there is no dearth of same. If your idea is good the sky is limit as far as funding goes . You should also be able to modify your ideas according to needs of market .
Your message to youth of Jammu and Kashmir?
My message to youth is be keen observers and have can do attitude . The Government of India through its varied programmes and via variety of funding through incubators is always at your back to hone your entrepreneurs and innovator skills for your own and national betterment. Youth are certainly the agents of positive change and they should have solid mindset to tackle all challenges.
