Jammu, 01 November 2026: LEAD (LJK Economic Growth & Development Dialogue) organised the second edition of Impact Conclave 2026 at Amar Singh Club, Jammu. The conclave brought together representatives from government, corporates, academia, NGOs, financial institutions and social enterprises to discuss regional development challenges, strengthen partnerships and explore opportunities for collaborative social impact across Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.
Welcoming the delegates, Harinder Gupta, Convenor, LEAD, highlighted the importance of collective efforts towards regional development. Alankrit Mahajan, Executive Officer, LEAD, presented an overview of LEAD’s initiatives, ongoing work and future objectives. The conclave was attended by Sh. Vasu Yadav, IFS, Chairman, J&K Pollution Control Committee, as the Chief Guest and Sh. Sagar Doifode, Secretary, Social Welfare Department, as the Guest of Honour.
The conclave featured three thematic sessions: LEAD Project Vasundhara, focusing on rural livelihoods, agriculture and allied sectors; Entrepreneurship & Impact, exploring innovation, technology and entrepreneurship; and NGOs & Impact, focusing on strengthening NGOs and promoting collaborative social impact.
The sessions provided a platform for experts and stakeholders to exchange ideas, share experiences and explore practical solutions to regional development challenges. The discussions highlighted the importance of collaboration among government, industry, academia and civil society in creating sustainable and measurable grassroots impact. LEAD Board Members Surinder Gupta, Prof. Virender Koundal, R.K. Chibber and K.K. Sharma, along with other LEAD members and representatives from various organisations, were also present.
