Baramulla, Oct 1: The Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), District Centre Baramulla, organized its second Boot Camp under Startup Idea Challenge 2.0 at Government Degree College (GDC) Pattan, Baramulla

Around 60 students and 10 faculty members participated in the Boot Camp, which focused on pitching innovative ideas before an expert panel. After detailed presentations, four ideas were shortlisted for further submission and evaluation.
The pitched ideas covered diverse themes including Kashmiri culture and heritage, tourism, healthcare products, rural tourism infrastructure, and improving tourist access and connectivity.
The shortlisted ideas will now proceed to the next stage of Startup Idea Challenge 2.0 for further evaluation and refinement, with opportunities for mentorship and subsequent pitching as per the JKEDI process.
The expert panel comprised of Dr. Naseer Ahmad Najar, AP, GDC Pattan; Imtiyaz Ahad Malla, DNO, JKEDI Baramulla; Dr. Navreen Tariq, AP, JKEDI; Dr. Rouf Ahmad Bhat, GDC Baramulla; Dr. Basharat Hussain, GDC Baramulla; Manzoor Ahmad, Manager, J&K Bank; Irfan Ahmad, FLCC Coordinator; and Bashir Bhat, Local Entrepreneur.
Principal, GDC Pattan, Prof. (Dr.) Abdul Wahid Makhdhoomi appreciated the initiative of JKEDI and assured full cooperation for future collaborations.