KUPWARA, DECEMBER 11: District Administration Kupwara organised a Special Awareness-cum-Registration Mela under Mission YUVA at Dak Bungalow Tangdar.
The event witnessed an overwhelming participation from aspiring entrepreneurs, Mission Yuva applicants, and local youth seeking information and registration under the flagship self-employment programme.
The event was attended by Deputy Commandant, Col. Sudeep Bose; Tehsildar Tangdhar, Mohammad Amin Bhat; BDO Tangdhar, Mudasir Sikander, District Nodal Officer, JKEDI and officers from other allied departments, who interacted with applicants and addressed their queries.
The programme was chaired by Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Kupwara, Mufti Muhammad Farid-ud-din, who reiterated the Government’s unwavering commitment to empowering youth through entrepreneurship, access to finance, and market-linked support. He urged young participants to transform their ideas into viable livelihood ventures with the comprehensive handholding offered under Mission YUVA.
Incharge Helpdesk, Mission YUVA presented an overview of the scheme and highlighted the increasing relevance of self-employment in the backdrop of the growing unemployment scenario.
LDM, Kupwara briefed participants on the role of financial institutions in facilitating Mission Yuva cases and assured full support from all bank branches for the timely processing of youth applications.
The ADDC Kupwara also heard the grievances of applicants and the public and assured timely redressal through coordinated efforts of the District Administration and concerned departments.
Participants expressed appreciation for the District Administration and the banking institutions for conducting the extensive outreach programme in the border area, enabling easy access to government services and financial support.
ADDC Kupwara, along with Col. Sudeep Bose and LDM Kupwara, distributed sanction letters to 42 beneficiaries under Mission YUVA, marking a significant milestone in extending entrepreneurial support to the youth of Tangdar region.
