Kupwara |: In a major step towards promoting youth entrepreneurship and self-employment in the district, District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) Kupwara Monday met under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan and approved 72 cases under the Mission YUVA (Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan) scheme.
The objective was to review and approve applications submitted by young aspiring entrepreneurs under the Mission YUVA initiative, which aims to provide financial assistance and capacity-building support to youth for starting and sustaining their businesses.
Officers from the concerned departments presented a detailed review of the applications. After careful scrutiny and discussions, the Committee approved 72 eligible cases for further financial support and guidance.
Speaking on the occasion, DC highlighted the importance of Mission YUVA in empowering local youth and helping them build sustainable livelihoods. She emphasized the need for effective awareness campaigns and asked the District Employment & Counseling Centre Kupwara to reach out to more eligible youth and encourage their participation in the scheme.
The meeting was attended by Assistant Director Employment, Arshid Qadir Bhat, officers from DIC, Lead Bank, Social Welfare, JKEDI and other concerned officials.
