#Himachal Could be next Startup hub of #India: Gaurav Garg, Founder Skycandle.in
Himachal Could be next Startup hub of India: Gaurav Garg, Founder Skycandle.in
Hamirpur- 5th April, 2016
A certain brain drain has been happening in Himachal for years with the youth generally feeling that there are not many opportunities to pursue a career here, but there are people like Gaurav Garg Who is an alumni of NIT Hamirpur, Have set a example by Founding Skycandle.in. Skycandle.in in a span of just 1 year has been valued at 3 Million USD. Garg has proved how a person’s approach can make difference
In recent years we have seen how India.inc became the capital of Startup hub of the world. With Maximum numbers of engineers, innovator, India.inc has delivered many successful Unicorn startups. With good Educational Infrastructure and High Literacy rate available in himachal, Garg believes that Himachal Could Be the next Startup Hub of india.
While interacting with the students of NIT hamirpur on the Eve of Nimbus, NIT hamirpur Tech fest He focused on the need of exploiting the Eco friendly culture averrable to flourish a startup in Himachal, He stressed that being NItian We should be Job Creators and not job seekers.
he said that Entrepreneurship Could boost the Agricultural Industry of the state. this could make a farmers reach global. Moreover our kids wont need to work away from there home town as we could develop the same opportunity in Himachal Only.
Notably Skycandle.in was started with a mere investment of 50000 in April 2015 has crossed GMV of 1 Million USD in just 11 Months of startup. The Company hopes to start its IT Wing in himachal in near future. “ I have seen that many friends of mine from NITH Have developed there startups in Delhi or bunglore and now Exploring possibilities to establish them in Himachal. Even We have two of our manufacturing units in badi which recently kickoff.
garg appreciate the role of govt in developing culture For young entrepreneur and believe More facilities should be developed to promote entrepreshuip run by Youth of himachal.
As a student of Himachal he believe that Himachali Students have high calibre and ability to transform an idea into innovation. He has shown keen interest in supporting the development of startup or entrepreneur culture in Himachal, starting from NIT Hamirpur.
“I trust and Pray almighty that himachal will produce more entrepreneur and they would contribute in making strides in the satate. and my all early humble services will be there to help and guide them and thus contribute in the development of state and country as a whole.”
By
Lalit Garg