Former J&K minister Basharat Bukhari hails those who create jobs

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 18 (STC): Former minister for Law, Justice, Revenue, Relief & Rehabilitation, Syed Basharat Ahmad Bukhari Tuesday praised entrepreneurs in Kashmir for their efforts towards creating employment avenues for the region’s unemployed youth. He said those who help people earn their livelihood by providing skill sets and job opportunities are among those who are dear to God.
Bukhari was speaking at the annual day function of GenTechPro, a technology, proposal development and staffing firm with its offshore operations in Srinagar and clients in the United States.
During the function, Syed Basharat Ahmad Bukhari and Raja Muzaffar Bhat, Head of the J&K RTI Movement and J&K Climate Action Group, were honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards for their selfless contributions towards the people of J&K through their respective work.
Bukhari appreciated the role being played by local entrepreneurs in creating jobs and providing talented youth with opportunities to build their careers.
Speaking on the occasion, Raja Muzaffar Bhat highlighted the importance of proper waste management and responsible disposal of waste to protect Kashmir from environmental disasters. He called upon everyone to come forward and contribute towards protecting the environment, stressing that environmental conservation requires collective efforts.
Employees of GenTechPro were also presented certificates of appreciation in recognition of their commendable work and contribution to the organisation’s growth.
GenTechPro CEO and Co-founder Syed Hidayat Bukhari spoke about the company’s journey, growth and vision. He said GenTechPro started its operations with three employees and has now grown to a workforce of 18 employees.
He said the company is envisioning a workforce of 50 employees by the end of 2027, adding that the broader vision of GenTechPro is to provide employment opportunities to as many talented youth as possible.
While giving details about GenTechPro, its Co-founder and Director Operations Syed Jehangir Nazir said the company provides customised technology, proposal development and staffing solutions to government and enterprise clients. He said the company focuses on secure, scalable and innovative services, with expertise in proposal development, IT solutions and workforce support.
He added that GenTechPro’s parent company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offshore offices in Srinagar, Chennai and Noida, enabling it to serve clients across different markets.
The annual day concluded with the organisers expressing appreciation to the distinguished guests for gracing the occasion.
(Straight Talk Communications)