Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha unveiled '

Mission YUVA

' on Sunday, an ambitious initiative designed to establish the region as a center of

entrepreneurial excellence

and

employment generation

. Addressing an official Republic Day function, Sinha announced the creation of over 1,37,000 enterprises and 4,25,000 jobs within five years.

"Mission YUVA is a transformative strategy that leverages the region's socio-economic and cultural heritage for inclusive prosperity," Sinha said.

Sinha emphasized transparent recruitment, citing 40,000 appointments in the last five years. With 10,616 positions referred to the Public Service Commission and Services Selection Board, notifications for 7,376 have been issued. Examinations for 6,090 positions have already taken place.
For

skill development

, initiatives under Himayat, National Urban Livelihood Mission, and National Rural Livelihood Mission are providing self-employment opportunities.

"The Khel Gaon in Nagrota, a multi-sports hub, will soon be completed, and a gymnastics academy will be established in Srinagar," Sinha said.
With a focus on economic and social empowerment, 'Mission YUVA' aims to redefine Jammu and Kashmir’s developmental trajectory.