Srinagar- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Thursday asked officers to serve the financial needs and handholding of young entrepreneurs so they can contribute to society and achieve self-growth.
“All our institutions, departments, financial support system and technological mechanism should focus on serving their needs and handholding of those who were engaged in running enterprises,” Sinha said, while chairing third Governing Body Meeting of Mission Youth, at Raj Bhawan here.
During the meeting, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, CEO, Mission Youth, briefed the Chair on the significant self-employment initiatives for the Financial Year 2023-24 by the department to promote entrepreneurship and enable young people to realize their dreams.
The meeting discussed achievements, action plan for FY 2023-24, Targets and Roadmap for various Youth Entrepreneurship Schemes, etc.
The LG observed that all the requirements for Young Entrepreneurs should be taken care of so they can contribute to society and achieve self-growth.
The meeting discussed the establishment and operationalization of District Youth Centres in all 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir; career counselling, and market-driven skill development programs; recreation facilities, social engagement, and sports activities, including LG’s Rolling Trophy; Young Lawyer’s initiatives, Exposure tours (Know India, Love India) and awareness programs, besides, Youth innovation promotion program and inclusive youth engagement and outreach.
Sinha directed the Department of Industries & Commerce and Mission Youth to work together to promote start-ups and facilitate the spirit of enterprise among the Youth to grow.
“We can achieve our target through convergent functioning of departments, banks, financial institutions and higher educational institutions and provide all the support and guidance. It is our prime objective to fulfill the dreams and aspirations of our youth,” he said.
The meeting chaired by the LG approved the establishment of State-of-the-Art Libraries. It was also decided to implement AVSAR Program in all districts of the Union Territory.
The meeting discussed “The Model Finishing School” to enhance employability of qualified youths under the Endeavour to Empower program of Mission Youth. The Lt Governor directed all the stakeholders to fully contribute to its successful implementation.
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