ANANTNAG, Oct. 5 -- A new Barista Hybrid cafe was inaugurated at Mattan Main Chowk in Anantnag district on Sunday, with Agriculture Production Minister Javid Ahmad Dar describing the hospitality sector as a growing avenue for youth entrepreneurship in Jammu and Kashmir.

The cafe was inaugurated by Dar in the presence of MLAs Reyaz Ahmad Khan, Dr Bashir Ahmad Veeri, Zafar Ali Khatana and other local dignitaries.

Speaking at the event, the minister said the increasing influx of tourists and visitors to Kashmir was creating opportunities in the hospitality and service sectors, particularly for young entrepreneurs. He said the establishment of branded outlets in emerging locations could contribute to local employment generation and economic...