JAMMU, FEBRUARY 20: Director, JKEDI, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, attended a two day incubator capacity development program jointly organized by Startup India, IIT Madras Research Park and IIT Madras incubation cell in Chennai.The theme of the workshop was “what makes an incubator successful”.In order to make J&K a startup-friendly destination, the department is revising operational guidelines of J&K Startup Policy to make it more inclusive and incorporate best practices from across the country.The workshop started with an inaugural session by Professor Ashok Jhunjhunwala, President, IITM Research Park and IITM Incubation Cell. He shared his rich experience with the participants and gave an in-depth insight into how a university should run an incubator and the importance of creating discipline among startups.Shruti Singh, Joint Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) was also present on the occasion.Aastha Grover, Head of Startup India gave a presentation on their role and how they are helping startups around the country.
