Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir): With an aim of promoting Kashmiri cuisine and culture, alongside generating employment in the valley, a young entrepreneur - Adil Farooq Khan, has recently opened a cafe in Srinagar.
Named "Jhelum Cafe & Fine Dine", the outlet serves scrumptious food with an essence of Kashmir.
Farooq received a masters degree in business administration from Delhi and joined a multinational venture for two years. He, however, left the job to pursue his calling of being an entrepreneur.
Born in a family of businessmen, Farooq had a business mind that helped him tread through initial hiccups and establish his own food outlet, which in turn has provided employment to several youngsters.
Farooq further expressed happiness over creating employment for his people. He stated: "I want to open more branches of my cafe, transforming it into a bigger brand and employ more people."
Farooq, who ensures a healthy work environment for his employees, has provided all the necessary facilities to his staff.
He also reiterated his belief in the talent of Kashmiri youth and urged them to contribute their part in boosting the state's economy.
"Youth have the power to take the state and country forward. I believe that Kashmir has very talented youngsters than any other place," said Farooq.
Entrepreneurship has emerged as a new trend in Kashmir. Instead of waiting for government jobs, the Kashmiri youth, who have a penchant for trade are taking the legacy of their family business forward.
The success of Farooq will inspire a number of youngsters, especially those belonging to small cities and wanting to contribute to both their society and state.
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