A three-week training program for 55 aspiring entrepreneurs started here today at Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), District Centre Samba.The three-week Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP) under Seed Capital Fund Scheme (SCFS) was inaugurated by MLA Samba, Dr. Davinder Kumar Manyal.District Development Commissioner Samba, Sheetal Nanda, Chief Program Officer JKEDI and Dr. Majid Manzoor Khan were also present on the occasion.The three-week EDP modelled for agri-allied, manufacturing and services is a 21-day program in which subject matter specialists from various line departments will be invited to interact with the participants. The 55 educated unemployed youth including 21 women candidates from various tehsils and blocks of Samba district who had earlier registered for the training program shall be imparted training over next 21 days.
Speaking at the inauguration, Dr. Manyal appreciated the role of JKEDI and called upon youth to take full advantage of various employment related schemes. He stressed on more participation of females in the field of entrepreneurship to enable them earn decent livelihood.In her address, DC Samba while encouraging participants for taking up entrepreneurship as career described JKEDI as a complete package for unemployed youth.Chief Program Officer, JKEDI gave an overview of the J&K economy and role of JKEDI in curbing unemployment. He also urged the trainees to take full advantage of the training program and facilities being provided. On the occasion mementos were presented to the successful entrepreneurs by MLA Samba in presence of other dignitaries.Earlier, District Nodal Officer Samba, Ms. Divya Sharma provided details of the achievements of JKEDI in the district. Syed Asrar Qadri gave the welcome speech while Syed Nazneen Qadri presented the vote of thanks.