Sustainable Mountain Summit in Srinagar: A New Era for Employment Opportunities
The first Sustainable Mountain Development Summit in Srinagar aims to create thousands of job opportunities for youth in Jammu and Kashmir.
Srinagar, October 13 (Daily Kiran) : The Sustainable Mountain Development Summit and Agriculture Science Congress 2026 took place for the first time in Jammu and Kashmir, marking a significant milestone for the region. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the summit’s role in enhancing Jammu and Kashmir’s national identity and creating new job opportunities for thousands of young people.
Speaking to reporters, Singh noted, “This is the first time the Sustainable Mountain Development Summit has been held in Jammu and Kashmir. It was an all-India summit, and several projects have been initiated in the region. Jammu and Kashmir’s recognition has grown across the country, providing new employment avenues for 7,000 to 8,000 youths.”
Hosted at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), the three-day summit focused on the theme “Shaping a Sustainable Himalayan Landscape for an Inclusive Developed India.”
In a post on social media platform X, Singh expressed gratitude to SKUAST-K Vice Chancellor Professor Nazir Ahmad Ganai and the entire faculty for their contributions during the summit. He stated, “I thank Vice Chancellor Professor Nazir Ahmad Ganai and the faculty for their support during the three-day all-India Sustainable Mountain Development Summit.”
In another post, Singh highlighted the summit as a crucial platform for advancing sustainable development in mountainous areas, protecting the Himalayan ecosystem, and empowering mountain communities. He extended his thanks to the Vice Chancellor, Babila Raqwal, the Secretary of Science and Technology in the Jammu and Kashmir government, faculty members, and distinguished scholars and participants from across the country.
Singh also mentioned ongoing efforts by the central government to promote development in mountainous regions, with various agriculture, science, and technology projects launched to strengthen the local economy.
Additionally, he referred to a reception held at the British High Commission in New Delhi to celebrate the birthday of the King of the United Kingdom. Singh noted that the event celebrated the deep friendship between India and the UK, aligning with the ongoing bilateral relations and historical trade agreements under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration.
