In a bid to further enhance successful implementation of employment generation programmes in Jammu division, Chairperson J&K KVIB, Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat, today convened a review meeting with district officers here at Civil Secretariat.
Present in the meeting were Secretary/CEO J&K KVIB, Dr. Jagdish Chander, senior officials from the Board and district officers from Jammu division. During the meeting, it was informed that a total of 2027 cases involving a margin money of Rs. 42.83 crore have been sanctioned by the banks during the current financial year.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Hina Shafi Bhat reaffirmed commitment towards fostering employment opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs and unemployed youth in J&K. She highlighted that programmes such as PMEGP and JKREGP have been specifically designed to promote entrepreneurship enabling individuals to establish their businesses and contribute to region's economic development.
She asked the district officers to sponsor cases under new and innovative activities which will play a pivotal role in diversification of Industrial sector in UT of J&K. Dr. Bhat urged the officers to prioritize applications of women and marginalized sections of the society, ensuring that these groups are given preferential treatment they deserve.
Lastly, she reiterated the importance of working together to ensure that the benefits of PMEGP and JKREGP reach the intended beneficiaries, ultimately empowering communities and strengthening the regional economy.