KISHTWAR, OCTOBER 23: The District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) met today in Kishtwar under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma to review and approve applications submitted under the Mission YUVA scheme.
A total of 130 applications, duly verified by the Small Business Development Units (SBDUs), were presented to the committee. Each proposal was assessed based on eligibility, project feasibility and the socio-economic background of the applicant.
After detailed scrutiny, the committee approved 120 applications out of the total 130 applications received for financial assistance and handholding support, as verified by the J&K Bank Manager, Cluster Head, Kishtwar. Ten applications were reverted for reconsideration due to some deficiencies.
The Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar highlighted the significance of empowering youth to contribute to local economic development.
The Deputy Commissioner directed the AD Employment, Kishtwar, to ensure that all sanctioned cases are promptly forwarded to banks so that beneficiaries receive timely assistance under the scheme.
He further advised banks to expedite the sanctioning and disbursement of loans and extend continuous guidance to support emerging entrepreneurs.
The meeting was attended by ADC Kishtwar Pawan Kotwal, GM DIC Kishtwar Mohsin Raza, DSWO/DIO Kishtwar Tariq Parveaz Qazi, AD Employment/ALC Kishtwar Amit Kumar, representative of J&K Bank Cluster Head, Kishtwar and staff of the concerned departments.
