Jammu : The Committee on Public Accounts under the Chairmanship of MLA Sham Lal Sharma Friday conducted an on-spot inspection of various Self Help Groups being run by the Millionaire LakhpatiDidis in Jammu district under Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM).
Members of PAC Nazir Ahmad Khan Gurezi, Qaysar Jamshaid Lone, Javid Hassan Baig and Dr Devinder Kumar Manyal accompanied the Chairman during the visit.
Besides, MLA Bishnah Rajiv Kumar, Commissioner Secretary RDD & PR Mohammad Aijaz Asad, Mission Director JKRLM Dr. Shubhra Sharma along with senior officials of the concerned departments were also present on the occasion.
The Committee visited Ratnal village in Bishnah to inspect the functioning of Umeed Bishnah Women Producer Company Limited which is an initiative of JKRLM.
During the inspection, the Committee interacted with the members of the self help group who deal in seeds, fertilisers, rice, turmeric, chilli powder etc.
Further, the Committee visited Suchetgarh, where they interacted with scores of women members of various Self Help Groups.
The Committee also inspected various stalls established by different self help groups which deals in milk products, honey, organic food items, woolen clothes, designer candles etc.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chairman said that the programme aims to financially empower the women associated with self-help groups by providing them with skills, affordable credit and market linkages.
The Chairman stressed on inclusive marketing strategy and organising more fairs and exhibitions in order to provide platform for SHG members to sell and promote their products in other parts of the state and country as well.
The Chairman asserted that the center government actively backs this initiative, promoting diversified livelihood activities and fostering collaboration across sectors for strategic planning and implementation.
The Chairman also lauded the efforts of JKRLM who supported this journey with collective action, financial literacy and skill development, empowering members for entrepreneurial ventures.
In his address, Member Nazir Ahmad Khan Gurezi, said that it is our responsibility to scrutinise that the benefit of all schemes launched by the government shall reach to each and every eligible beneficiary in J&K.
He emphasized that the government is committed for social and economic upliftment of women and LakhpatiDidis initiative is playing a crucial role for the purpose. He added that beyond financial success, the LakhpatiDidis are inspired through adopting sustainable livelihood practices and achieving a decent standard of life.
