Javid Amin A young entrepreneur from Kashmir, a personality of multi-talents and being among the pioneers of bringing the Core Information Technology world especially Web Development related paradigms to Kashmir. Hailing from a middle-class family, his inclination towards technology started in his teenage. Not born with a silver spoon in his mouth but has earned everything with his hard work and diligence.
Kashmir eServices
He founded Kashmir eServices an information technology company providing information technology and allied services to Kashmir Valley in particular and across the globe in general. The company was founded during mid 2000 to cater growing demands of web development, later with the passage of time moved into media (Offline & Online) then got associated with travel industry, recently founded eCommerce venture called Kashmir Store an online store which also made much of a difference in the market attracting people from all across the globe giving quality products from across the Jammu & Kashmir at the most affordable cost as well promoting Kashmir Centric Products globally.
Instead of reiterating about the challenges and hurdles coming in his way, he defied them all with all his passion and vigor to emerge as a competent businessman. He faced issues like the complete shutdown of the internet for over a year and defied other challenges coming in his way to emerge as a successful entrepreneur.
In an exclusive interview he talks to Saika Maqbool.
You started developing house in early as 2000, how was the experience like?
Well the credit of this long journey goes to my ex-boss, my mentor Mr. Yasir Kazmi, its because of him I moved in this field. Yes it is a quite pertinent question and to be frank enough back then some more than 16 years ago not just websites the whole Information technology world was seen as some magical thing and people were quite alien about the same and had almost no knowledge of website or even internet world.
The challenge was quite firm but I enjoyed it and it is warming to note today many youngsters are in the field that we once pioneered here.
How was the customer behavior with reference to web development during those days?
The people here had very less idea about the ins and outs of website world and it was at times quiet funny but at the same time quite tricky to make them understand the same.
Tell us about Kashmir eServices?
Kashmir eServices is among the first few Information Technology concerns of Kashmir, we are proud that we where the first few people who introduced the web development and designing in Kashmir and have proudly developed hundreds of website locally as well world over. We are regularly updating our services as well setup to cater new as well emerging challenges and demands. We offer all type of Information Technology driven solutions under single window like Web Development, Website Maintenance, Annul Maintenance (Hardware, Websites), and Facility Management, IT Equipment Rentals (Computers, Laptops, and Printers).
A bit about MyKashmir
“Bring Best of Kashmir To Rest of The World” The project was started long back in 2005, with the aim to collect information from different sources into a single user interface and presents users with the most relevant information for their context. We are providing online information and catering to important knowledge sharing about J&K and covers the all important facts that anyone from around the world needs to know about the beautiful and serene valley of Kashmir. This a place for Information, Resources, Data, everything about Kashmir Valley in particular & whole Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh in General. The main idea behind Project MyKashmir is to ” Bring Best of Kashmir To Rest of The World “, so every Kashmiri who want to be a part of this project / effort is welcomed, to share their Views, Ideas, anything under the sun. We do look forward to receive feedback from every Kashmiri scattered world over, for betterment of this Web Portal..
JKL Travels (Jammu Kashmir Ladakh Travels), what is it all about?
Travel Planners for Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh. We are trying our best to provide unique / economical / travel experience to the travelers who are out to explore our paradise. We provide customized as well readymade packages for Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh in particular & whole India in general, which include Hotel / Houseboat Booking, Dedicated Transportation, Local Guides as per customer requirements. We are available at www.KashmirTravels.in
Tell us about your innovative Kashmir Store?
Kashmir Store – Authentic Kashmiri Products at your doorstep, Is a one-stop solution to all your needs from across Jammu & Kashmir. We use a marketplace model to capture the regional variations of Kashmir. We connect local artisans & designers directly to global customers and thereby increase their livelihood, remove middlemen, help them create/promote their brand and thereby preserve our culture, traditions, and values. We believe this journey will not only help artisans of Kashmir but also help customers discover and buy products that they otherwise are not able to do today. Kashmir Store from a broader perspective aims to leverage the un-organized craft and produce the sector’s supply chain so that it matches the organized demand side. Alongside, we intend to do an immense social impact impacting millions of artisans, farmers, and local entrepreneurs.
Tell us about your media initiatives?
Well we have many media concerns with being our Urdu News Paper Shohrat (www.Shohrat.in) which has given new voice to masses. Apart have prominent online news concerns like Kashmir Post & Kashmir InFocus looking to quench the online news thirst of people around the globe .
What are the main challenges faced by the businessman like you currently?
As you are well aware the Kashmir situation is quite grim as a result of which the business is not moving ahead in the right direction, the worsening scenarios are taking a toll on every business activity and our Tourism, Web Development, Ecommerce, Media everything is worst hit. The overall business situation due to frequent uncertainty is killing business in Kashmir.
