Srinagar: Once synonymous with shutdowns, stone-pelting and hartals, Kashmir is now quietly scripting a new narrative — one driven not by protests, but by startups.

Across the Valley, a generation shaped by conflict is turning toward innovation and entrepreneurship, transforming challenges into opportunities and redefining what it means to grow up in a region long marked by turmoil.

Official data reveals that Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a sharp rise in entrepreneurial activity. Nearly 1000 startups were registered under the Startup India initiative by the end of 2024 — a remarkable leap from just a few hundred four years ago. The newly notified J&K Start-up Policy 2024-27 aims to take that number to 2,000 by 2027, offering incentives, incubation support, and funding for emerging vent

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