DIC Ramban organises workshop on self-employment schemes

Ramban: Under the directions of Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan, the District Industries Centre (DIC) Ramban organised a one-day awareness workshop at the Community Hall, Ramban.
The programme was conducted under the guidance of Director Industries and Commerce Arun Manhas. General Manager DIC Ramban Ravinder Kumar inaugurated the workshop.
During the workshop, the general public was sensitised about Udyam Registration under RAMP, the PMEGP Scheme, PM Vishwakarma and various other self-employment schemes being implemented by the Industries and Commerce Department through DIC Ramban.
Project Manager DIC Ramban Swaroop Kotwal provided information about the schemes implemented by the department and highlighted the procedure for online registration under the PMEGP portal. He encouraged unemployed youth to avail the loan facilities provided by the Government and establish their own enterprises.
The participants were informed about the financial assistance and subsidies available under the PMEGP scheme in both manufacturing and service sectors. Awareness was also provided regarding the NCSS, a centrally sponsored scheme and the incentives provided under the J&K Industrial Policy 2021–30.
Special emphasis was laid on PM Vishwakarma, a holistic and technology-driven skill development scheme aimed at empowering traditional artisans. The officials also motivated entrepreneurs to register under the MSME Health Clinic and urged them to enrol their units on the MSME Health Clinic Portal to avail the benefits.
The workshop witnessed active participation from various line departments, including the Superintendent ITI Ramban and officials from RSETI Ramban, Handloom/Handicrafts Department and Employment Office Ramban. Through deliberations and interactive sessions, more than 200 aspiring youth and artisans were guided and motivated to take advantage of the Government’s self-employment initiatives.
The workshop concluded with participants appreciating the initiative and expressing keen interest in availing the schemes for establishing their own ventures.