Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Oct 23: The MSME-Development and Facilitation Office (MSME-DFO), Jammu, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India, organised an Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme on Self-Employment Opportunities at Government Polytechnic College, Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, to sensitise aspiring entrepreneurs and students about various avenues for entrepreneurship, government support schemes, and financial assistance available for establishing micro and small enterprises. The programme aimed to promote an entrepreneurial mindset among participants and familiarise them with the institutional support available for starting and managing their own businesses.
During the programme, Rajesh Kumar, Assistant Director, MSME-DFO Jammu, delivered the welcome address and briefed participants about the objectives of the programme. He highlighted the importance of entrepreneurship and self-employment in generating livelihood opportunities, promoting local enterprise development, and contributing to economic growth.
Jagdeep Singh, District Industries Centre (DIC), Udhampur, spoke about the schemes of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir and the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). He explained the role of these initiatives in facilitating the establishment of new enterprises and encouraging aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue self-employment.
Yash Pal, District Nodal Officer, J&K Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), Udhampur, highlighted the role of JKEDI in promoting entrepreneurship and supporting micro, small and medium enterprises. He emphasised the importance of entrepreneurship development, capacity building, and institutional guidance in helping aspiring entrepreneurs convert their business ideas into viable ventures.
Bansi Lal, Lead District Manager, Udhampur, briefed participants on financial assistance and credit facilities provided by banks. He highlighted the importance of institutional finance in setting up enterprises and encouraged participants to understand the available credit facilities and approach banks with viable business proposals.
Amit Kumar, Director, Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI), Udhampur, discussed the institute's role in providing skill development training, post-training support, handholding, and motivation to aspiring entrepreneurs. He emphasised that appropriate skills, practical training, and continued guidance are essential for establishing sustainable self-employment ventures.
Representing MSME-DFO Jammu, Rajesh Kumar, Assistant Director, also briefed participants about various schemes of the Ministry of MSME aimed at the development and promotion of MSMEs and entrepreneurship. He highlighted the importance of awareness about government support mechanisms in enabling aspiring entrepreneurs to establish and expand their businesses.
The programme also featured an interactive discussion with participants, providing an opportunity to seek clarification on entrepreneurship, government schemes, banking facilities, and the support available from various institutions.
Vivek Mahajan, Principal, Government Polytechnic College, Udhampur, addressed the gathering and highlighted the importance of entrepreneurship awareness among students and youth. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Government Polytechnic College, Udhampur. |
