In a bid to enlighten the local community about the government's initiatives for artisans and craftsmen, a Seminar cum Awareness Programme focusing on the PM Vishwakarma Scheme was today organized at the DC Office Kishtwar.The event, presided over by Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Devansh Yadav, aimed to disseminate crucial information about the scheme's objectives, benefits, and application procedures.
Besides, the seminar was attended by ACD/GM DIC Kishtwar Phulail Singh, AD Food Kishtwar/Nodal Officer AVSAR Shafqat Keen JKAS, AD MSME/DFO Jammu Davinder Kumar Tyagi, all BDO's, LDM Kishtwar Pankaj Badhani, Panchayat Accounts Assistants, Panchayat Secretaries,staff of DIC Kishtwar, representatives of different training Institutions from ITI, Polytechnic College, Private Institutions, Ex Sarpanches/ Panches, GRS, CSC members and other stakeholders like artisans, craftsmen, and entrepreneurs.
Training was imparted to all the Panchayat Level Officials i.e. Panchayat Secretaries and GRS who are responsible for implementation of stage-1 beneficiaries under PM Vishwakarma Scheme.MSME officers trained the official machinery with an aim to empower the artisans and craftsmen by offering financial assistance, skill development opportunities, and market access.
During the orientation programme, emphasis was given on the scheme's role in revitalizing traditional crafts and fostering economic sustainability at the grassroots level. DC underscored the administration's commitment to facilitating the implementation of the scheme and ensuring its accessibility to deserving beneficiaries.
He encouraged active participation and urged stakeholders to leverage the benefits provided under the scheme to enhance their livelihoods and contribute to local economic growth. Meanwhile, separate interactive session was held for PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries under the close guidance of GM DIC Phulail Singh and with the Aspiring Entrepreneurs with AVSAR team under the guidance of Nodal Officer AVSAR Shafkat Keen to Boost rolled out Scheme and how to enhance soft skills among the artisans and entrepreneurs.
During these sessions Entrepreneurs and Artisans raised issues before the Deputy Commissioner. The DC directed GM DIC and Nodal Officer AVSAR to submit ATR regarding the issues faced by the Entrepreneurs promptly.The seminar concluded with a resolve to continue organizing more such informative sessions to empower the artisan community and promote inclusive development in Kishtwar and beyond.
With renewed awareness and support, artisans, craftsmen and Budding Entrepreneurs are poised to harness the opportunities presented by the PM Vishwakarma Scheme and AVSAR scheme thereby catalyzing socio-economic progress in the region.