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From shutdowns to startups, stone pelting history, says Sinha
SRINAGAR: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Sunday interacted with participants of Yuva Sangam from various educational institutions of Maharashtra, led by IIT Mumbai at Lok Bhavan. The Lieutenant Governor underlined the importance of collaboration, mentorship and national integration in shaping Indias future. Addressing the students, the Lieutenant Governor emphasised that transformative ideas are [] The post From shutdowns to startups, stone pelting history, says Sinha appeared first on Northlines .
Shutdown, stone-pelting days gone: LG Sinha
Srinagar, Oct 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said Jammu and Kashmir is undergoing a remarkable transformation, shedding its past to emerge as a vibrant, progressive and aspirational region driven by entrepreneurship, education and cultural revival. Gone are the days of shutdowns and stone-pelting. Today, Jammu Kashmir is making headlines for its thriving startups, with schools, colleges, and businesses operating seamlessly throughout the year, he said, interacting with participants of Yuva Sangam from various educational institutions of Maharashtra, led by IIT Mumbai, at Lok Bhavan. Today, there are immense possibilities for progress in every sector including tourism, start-ups, agriculture, handicrafts, technology, and education. Thousands of young entrepreneurs from Jammu Kashmir are writing new stories of achievement. Srinagar and Jammu have developed dynamic theatrical, musical, and artistic environments and art exhibitions and cultural events now find a natural home in the region. I would like you to carry back with you this picture of a changing Jammu Kashmir and tell your families and friends what you saw, experienced and learned here, the Lieutenant Governor said. Underlining the importance of collaboration, mentorship and national integration in shaping India's future, Sinha said that transformative ideas are rarely the result of individual effort alone and highlighted how meaningful innovation emerges when talented individuals, mentors and institutions come together in a shared ecosystem of trust, support and cooperation. He observed that the true spirit of Yuva Sangam lies in fostering connections among young people from diverse regions and backgrounds, noting that individual talent achieves its greatest potential when it interacts with other talents, exchanges ideas and works collectively to solve real-world challenges. Stressing the importance of mentorship, he encouraged students to transform innovative ideas into practical solutions that benefit society. The Lieutenant Governor said the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative has strengthened cultural, educational and social bonds among states and Union Territories by promoting mutual understanding and people-to-people engagement, and described Yuva Sangam as a significant platform for carrying forward this spirit among the youth through its focus on tourism, tradition, development, technology and people-to-people connect. He also highlighted the rich civilisational heritage of both Maharashtra and Jammu and Kashmir and said that interactions between students of the two institutions contribute to a deeper appreciation of India's shared cultural legacy. He encouraged the visiting students to share their experiences of a rapidly changing Jammu and Kashmir, which today offers new opportunities in sectors such as tourism, start-ups, agriculture, handicrafts, technology and education. The LG also highlighted emerging global challenges, including artificial intelligence, climate change and misinformation, saying the future would belong to societies built on trust, cooperation and youthful energy. He urged the participants to remain connected beyond the programme, use their knowledge for social good and serve as ambassadors of national unity, and encouraged educational institutions to develop long-term academic partnerships that would contribute to nation-building. Partnership is essential in science and technology. Use your knowledge and skills to find solutions to society's real problems. Consider yourselves ambassadors of national unity, so that every young person can become a bridge-builder who connects society, he said. During the interactive session with students from Maharashtra and NIT Srinagar, Sinha called for sustainable development and the responsible use of technology for the greater good of humanity. Every technological breakthrough brings both immense benefits and disruption. Technology lacks morality and cannot distinguish right from wrong on its own; therefore, human control over Artificial Intelligence is essential. Our youth must lead this digital transformation while safeguarding the nation's heritage and democratic principles, he said. The Lieutenant Governor also highlighted the dedicated efforts of the Government of India and the UT Administration toward empowering the youth of J&K and promoting unexplored tourism destinations across the Union Territory. Through structured interactions, institutional visits, cultural engagements and experiential learning opportunities, Yuva Sangam PhaseVII aims to foster mutual understanding, enhance appreciation of India's rich diversity, and nurture young ambassadors of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. Govind Jaiswal, Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor; Wing Commander Mansi Sunger (Retd), Deputy Registrar, IIT Mumbai; Pramila Sasalekar, Senior Assistant Registrar; Hima Anaredy, Lead Outreach and Training; Sunil Kumar Singh, Assistant Registrar; Dharmendra Chaurasia, Senior Technical Officer; Apurva Kondgekar, Programme Coordinator; Riya Shinde, Administrative Assistant, IIT Mumbai; faculty and students of NIT Srinagar were present.
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LG Manoj Sinha urges Yuva Sangam students to build bridges across India
Says youth must use knowledge, skills to address real-world challenges Srinagar, Oct 25: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Sunday interacted with participants of Yuva Sangam from various educational institutions of Maharashtra, led by IIT Mumbai at Lok Bhavan. The Lieutenant Governor underlined the importance of collaboration, mentorship and national integration in shaping Indias future. Addressing the []
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Srinagar, Oct 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the days of shutdowns and stone-pelting in Jammu and Kashmir were over, asserting that the Union Territory was witnessing growing entrepreneurial activity, uninterrupted educational institutions and expanding opportunities for young people. Interacting with participants of Yuva Sangam Phase-VII from educational institutions in Maharashtra, led by IIT Bombay, at Lok Bhavan here, Sinha said Jammu and Kashmir was undergoing a transformation, with new opportunities emerging in tourism, agriculture, technology, handicrafts and education. Gone are the days of shutdowns and stone-pelting. Today, Jammu Kashmir is making headlines for its thriving startups, with schools, colleges, and businesses operating seamlessly throughout the year, he said. The Lieutenant Governor said thousands of young entrepreneurs were pursuing new opportunities, while Srinagar and Jammu were witnessing growing theatrical, musical and artistic activities. He urged visiting students to share their experiences of Jammu and Kashmir with their families and friends, saying people-to-people exchanges could help strengthen understanding between different regions. Highlighting the importance of collaboration and mentorship, Sinha said meaningful innovation required cooperation among talented individuals, educational institutions and mentors. He encouraged students to use their knowledge and skills to address practical challenges facing society and develop solutions that could benefit communities. Partnership is essential in science and technology. Use your knowledge and skills to find solutions to societys real problems. Consider yourselves ambassadors of national unity, so that every young person can become a bridge-builder who connects society, he said. Referring to the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, the Lieutenant Governor said Yuva Sangam was helping strengthen cultural and educational ties among states and Union Territories. He also called upon participating institutions to develop long-term academic partnerships to promote research, innovation and knowledge-sharing. Speaking about emerging technological challenges, Sinha stressed the importance of responsible use of artificial intelligence, particularly in view of growing concerns over misinformation and the ethical implications of new technologies. Every technological breakthrough brings both immense benefits and disruption. Technology lacks morality and cannot distinguish right from wrong on its own; therefore, human control over Artificial Intelligence is essential, he said. The Lieutenant Governor urged young people to lead technological transformation while safeguarding democratic values and cultural heritage. He also emphasised sustainable development and encouraged students to remain connected beyond the exchange programme. Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor Govind Jaiswal, NIT Srinagar Registrar Wing Commander Mansi Sunger (Retd), representatives of IIT Bombay, faculty members and students attended the interaction.
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