Himachal Pradesh is a tourist spot with thousands of people visiting to watch
its wonderful landscapes , flora and fauna. It is a place where one would like
to live life long. But the residents of the state find it hard to survive there
because of lack of career opportunity. Therefore, the youth of the state
migrate to other cities and states in search of jobs and better opportunities.
Instead, with remarkable role of government in developing culture for young
entrepreneur and with good educational facilities and High Literacy rate
available in Himachal it could be a next start up hub in India. Circumstances
doesn’t make a person but it is one’s aspiration and determination that
makes all the difference. And Gaurav Garg, alumni of NIT Hamirpur has
proved it. He has set an example before the people by laying foundation of
Skycandle.in. In short span of just 1 year Skycandle.in has been valued at 3
Million USD. Garg has proved how a person’s approach can make
difference.
In recent years, India has developed the culture of online marketing.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. Analysing the scope of online marketing Garg realised how with
little possession he could earn and help in state development. Notably
Skycandle.in was started with a mere investment of 50000 in April 2015.It
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. This will help
to reduce the problem of brain drain and younger generation could enjoy with
their family. They don’t need to go out of town in search of work. He believes
that since Himachal is an agricultural based state, enterpreneurship could
help the the farmers connect globally. He thinks that NITians should be job
creators not job seekers.
Himachal a place known for its beautiful handicrafts can become the hub of
new start ups with the true efforts of people like Gaurav Garg.
