L&E Deptt conducts awareness programmes on Self-Employment initiatives & opportunities at Block Khari, Ramban

RAMBAN, JULY 28: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, an awareness program regarding various Self Employment Schemes under Mission Youth J&K and the Schemes of Industries Department, was conducted today at BDO office Khari.

The program was conducted in coordination with Rural Development Department and District Industries and Commerce Department Ramban.

The event aimed at generating mass awareness among the unemployed Youth of the block.

At the beginning of the programme, Amir Hassan Carrier Couselling Officer Ramban briefed about the schemes of Mission youth like MUMKIN, Tejaswini and Spurring Entrepreneurship Initiatives.

He elaborated the eligibility conditions, benefits and procedure of applying under the schemes. He further requested the youth to think differently and bring out innovative ideas and this department is ready to provide any financial and other support in the establishment of the unit and assured that such camps shall be held on monthly basis in each Block. About 20 young people showed their willingness to apply under these schemes.

Representatives of JK bank were also present whi elaborated the sponsoring mechanism of the government Sponsored self employment cases, under various self-employment schemes at Bank level and assured that the proper SOP shall be followed to prevent unnecessary delay at bank level.

The camp was also attended by various labourers/ construction workers, to whom official of Labour Department gave detailed information about welfare schemes being provided by the the JKBOCWWB and briefed the new rates of the education assistance to be provided to the wards of the registered construction workers applicable from this financial year 2024-25.