“A small spark ignites. Invest Kashmir has become that spark for women across the Valley,” says Irtaza, founder of Go Daughters and co-founder of 28 Credentials of Entrepreneur (28COE).

Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir –
In a region celebrated for its beauty and known for its resilience, another kind of revolution is quietly unfolding — a revolution led by the courageous, creative, and determined women of Kashmir. From the towns of Baramulla to the hills of Anantnag, a new wave of women entrepreneurship is being sparked by visionaries who believe in the power of inclusion and empowerment.

One such visionary is Irtaza, a young and passionate entrepreneur, the founder of Go Daughters, and the co-founder of the global business platform 28 Credentials of Entrepreneur (28COE). Raised in Malaysia with roots deeply connected to Kashmir, Irtaza has returned not just with exposure but with a purpose — to empower women across the Valley through real opportunity.

“Invest Kashmir Has Lit a Fire of Possibility for Women”

Speaking with emotion and clarity, Irtaza shares:

“A small spark is enough to light up a valley. Invest Kashmir has become that spark. It’s showing women that their ideas, their voices, their ambitions — all matter.”

Invest Kashmir, founded by Dr. Bilal Ahmad Bhat, is a dynamic initiative built to transform the economy of Jammu & Kashmir by supporting startups, SMEs, social enterprises, and now — powerfully — women-led businesses.

This move isn’t symbolic. It is systemic.

Go Daughters: A Homegrown Platform of Global Vision

Go Daughters, founded by Irtaza, is a platform by women, for women, with a mission to:

• Connect women with mentors, resources, and investors
• Create safe spaces for idea-sharing and collaboration
• Highlight women-led achievements and amplify unheard voices
• Build a network of inclusion across Pan India and globally
• Encourage financial independence and community support

“We don’t need sympathy,” Irtaza says. “We need systems that work. And Go Daughters is one of them.”

Her work bridges international experience with local relevance, bringing global best practices in entrepreneurship to the grassroots of Kashmir.

From Malaysia to Kashmir: A Journey of Inclusion and Empowerment

Growing up abroad, Irtaza saw how women-led businesses thrived in supportive ecosystems. She realized Kashmir had the talent but not the tools.

That’s what inspired her to bring 28COE — now in over 100 countries — closer to the women of her homeland.

28COE is not just a business platform. It’s a philosophy of values, growth, and legacy, co-founded with Dr. Bilal Ahmad Bhat. Under this global umbrella, women are:

• Getting trained in leadership and entrepreneurship
• Finding funding support for early-stage ideas
• Accessing mentorship, branding, and international visibility
• Joining a network of global achievers who believe in inclusion

“Empowerment starts when you stop asking permission,” says Irtaza. “That’s the message we’re delivering to every girl in Kashmir.”

Women-Led Business Funding: The Need of the Hour

For decades, the economic participation of women in Kashmir has been minimal — not because of a lack of skill, but a lack of opportunity.

Invest Kashmir, in partnership with Go Daughters and 28COE, is actively changing that by:

✅ Funding women-led startups
✅ Supporting artisans, educators, healthcare workers, and techies
✅ Creating startup accelerators for female founders
✅ Providing legal, branding, and business development services
✅ Hosting pitch events, mentorship sessions, and bootcamps

“Every rupee invested in a woman-led business is a rupee invested in progress,” Irtaza affirms.

A Call to Corporates, Investors & Policymakers

Irtaza calls upon the global community:

“To every corporate leader, angel investor, and policymaker — invest in one woman, and you’ll see how she lifts ten others with her. Give us your trust, your guidance, your partnership — and we’ll build legacies with it.”

She urges them to take a chance on Kashmir’s women:

• Sponsor entrepreneurship programs
• Offer market linkages and technology platforms
• Create jobs, internships, and fellowships
• Elevate women to decision-making roles

Inclusion is Empowerment — Empowerment is Transformation

The synergy between Invest Kashmir and Go Daughters is more than collaboration — it’s an ecosystem for inclusion and sustainable change. It’s about building a Kashmir where:

• Women lead in boardrooms
• Girls code in classrooms
• Mothers manage startups from home
• Widows start businesses, not just survive

“This is the legacy we want to leave behind,” says Irtaza. “Not just of peace, but of possibility.”

Final Word: Make Her Dream Possible

“Thousands of girls in Kashmir have dreams they don’t even whisper aloud. Today, I ask you to listen. Believe. Invest. Support. Empower. Through Invest Kashmir, through Go Daughters, and through your own conscience — be the reason a dream lives.”

Kashmir needs bold investors, thoughtful leaders, and empathetic changemakers. And it starts with you.