Naik Qayoom

Naik Qayoom represents the spirit of innovation rising from Kashmir’s youth — proving that big ideas can begin in the smallest villages and create meaningful impact.

What started as curiosity and hands-on experimentation during his student years has grown into a practical innovation for the farming community. Naik developed an automatic seed-sowing machine, designed to make farming easier, more efficient, and more accessible for local farmers.

Built to be lightweight, affordable, and farmer-friendly, the machine is aimed at simplifying the seed-sowing process while helping improve agricultural productivity. His invention reflects not only technical creativity, but also a deep understanding of the real challenges faced by farmers in Kashmir.

At a time when agriculture remains a backbone of livelihoods in the Valley, innovations like Naik’s can make a real difference by connecting traditional farming with modern solutions.

His journey is a reminder that innovation doesn’t only come from laboratories or big cities — it can emerge from rural communities, from observation, and from a desire to solve everyday problems.

Naik Qayoom’s work is a proud example of Kashmiri youth using talent, intelligence, and purpose to build solutions for their communities. His achievement inspires more young people to innovate, think practically, and contribute toward a stronger future for Kashmir.

A proud moment for Kashmir’s youth, agriculture, and innovation.