REASI, JULY 17: MSME-Development & Facilitation Office (MSME-DFO) Jammu under the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India today organized a one day awareness programme on Branding & Marketing for PM Vishwakarma Scheme Beneficiaries at the Conference Hall, DC Office, Reasi, in association with the district administration. The programme aimed to sensitize artisans and PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries about branding, marketing strategies, financial inclusion, entrepreneurship development and the use of digital tools to enhance their competitiveness and income generation.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Assistant Director MSME-DFO Jammu Aman Singh, who outlined the objectives of the awareness initiative. The chief guest Additional District Development Commissioner Reasi Krishan Lal emphasized the importance of empowering traditional artisans through modern branding and marketing practices, while also preserving their cultural heritage. The event was graced by Chief Planning Officer Reasi Narinder Gupta as guest of honour, who highlighted the role of coordinated efforts between government departments in supporting artisans.
The technical sessions featured expert presentations from multiple stakeholders. Aman Singh provided an overview of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme and MSME initiatives.
GM DIC Reasi Navdeep Wazir also spoke on the J&K Industrial Policy and PMEGP Scheme. District Nodal Officer JKEDI Sorab Mengi highlighted entrepreneurship opportunities under the J&K Entrepreneurship Policy. Young Professional MSME-DFO Jammu Shahid Hussain Wani delivered a session on branding and marketing strategies for traditional artisans. Banking and financial literacy were addressed by Mukhtar Ahmed, J&K Bank, while Abilash, India Post Payment Bank, explained QR code-based digital payment solutions. Assistant Manager, PMU Team Ajay Pal Singh demonstrated applications of Artificial Intelligence for artisans to improve product promotion and business growth.
The awareness programme witnessed enthusiastic participation of more than 132 PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries, artisans, entrepreneurs and officials from various government departments and financial institutions. The interactive sessions provided practical insights into branding, digital marketing, financial inclusion and AI applications, thereby equipping artisans with tools to expand their market reach and improve livelihoods.
This initiative reflects the Government of India’s commitment to strengthening the MSME sector and empowering traditional artisans under the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, ensuring sustainable growth and integration of local crafts into national and global value chains.
The programme concluded with a formal vote of thanks by Shahid Hussain Wani.
