Katra, Jammu & Kashmir – Dr. Sanjay Mohan, the Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Mata
Vaishno Devi University Technology Business Incubation Center (SMVDU-TBIC), recently
delivered an informative talk on “Startup and Entrepreneurship” to the youth of Jammu &
Kashmir. The session was part of the Skill Development Programme organized by the School of
Computer Sciences at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), which is funded and
supported by the Higher Education Department, UT of Jammu & Kashmir.

Dr. Mohan emphasized the importance of entrepreneurship and startups in the modern era,
stressing their crucial role in shaping the economic future of the region. He provided an overview
of government initiatives aimed at fostering and nurturing startups, and detailed how these
initiatives offer funding and resources to aspiring entrepreneurs.

In his talk, Dr. Mohan highlighted the role of SMVDU-TBIC in supporting young entrepreneurs
by offering a platform to bring forward innovative ideas and business proposals. He encouraged
participants to explore and take advantage of these opportunities, which can provide the
necessary tools to turn their entrepreneurial dreams into reality.

The participants actively interacted with Dr. Mohan, asking insightful questions about the
challenges faced by aspiring entrepreneurs and seeking advice on overcoming bottlenecks in the
startup ecosystem. The session sparked keen interest in the startup culture, and many expressed a
desire to learn more about the entrepreneurial landscape.

Prof. K.R. Jha, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at SMVDU, along with other faculty
members, including Prof. Manoj Gupta, Dr. Manoj Verma, and Dr. Pooja Sharma, felicitated Dr.
Mohan in recognition of his valuable contribution to the discussion.

This engaging and informative session was a valuable learning experience for the youth of
Jammu & Kashmir, offering them insights and inspiration to pursue entrepreneurship in an
increasingly dynamic business environment.