Chairman, District Development Council (DDC) Bandipora, Abdul Gani Bhat, along with Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today presided over the Roz-e-Yuva / Mission YUVA weekly Login Day event held at the Mini Secretariat, Bandipora.
The programme was attended by General Manager (Government Banking and Subsidiary Management), Ashutosh Sareen; Zonal Head Baramulla, Tanveer Ahmad Najar; Cluster Head Bandipora, Sheikh Mohammad Muzaffar; Lead District Manager, Shamim Ahmad, and other senior bank officers, besides a large number of Mission YUVA beneficiaries.
On the occasion, DC and the General Manager (Govt Banking and Subsidiary Management) handed over 55 sanction letters amounting to Rs. 3.00 crores among aspiring entrepreneurs of the district. All beneficiaries were also enrolled under social security schemes including PMSBY and APY on the spot.
Speaking on the occasion, DC emphasised the importance of Mission YUVA as a platform for channelising the energy of youth towards constructive avenues. She urged the young people to actively participate in the programme and avail benefits of the schemes under the initiative.
Interacting with the beneficiaries, General Manager congratulated the youth for becoming part of Mission YUVA through J&K Bank and assured full support for their ventures and expansion plans. He expressed hope that this initial support would help the youth sustain their livelihoods, support families, and motivate others to pursue entrepreneurship, thereby fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem in Bandipora.
Zonal Head Baramulla, urged the beneficiaries to actively pursue their ventures and channel their business activities through the bank to avail future financial support. He also responded to queries raised by the participants and reiterated the bank’s commitment to assist them in realising their aspirations.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from youth, officials, and stakeholders, reflecting the district’s collective commitment towards youth engagement and empowerment.