Jammu | Oct, 23: The Vice Chairman, Jammu Development Authority (JDA), Vidhu Shekhar chaired an introductory-cum-review meeting of the Engineering Wing to assess the progress of ongoing development projects and review the functioning of the wing.
The Vice Chairman stressed strict adherence to government rules, engineering manuals, financial regulations and prescribed technical specifications. He directed all Executive Engineers and officials concerned to complete works on time, maintain quality standards, conduct regular field inspections and strengthen monitoring and accountability.
The meeting reviewed the status of major projects, including residential flats at Muthi, EWS Housing Colonies, the Multi-Level Car Parking-cum-Commercial Complex at the General Bus Stand, Jammu and other civil, electrical and mechanical works. The officers concerned were directed to expedite pending works, particularly the testing and commissioning of electrical and mechanical installations and resolve procedural and inter-departmental bottlenecks without delay.
The Vice Chairman also called for proper maintenance of JDA assets, including buildings, parks, parking facilities, lifts and electrical installations, and timely review of Annual Maintenance Contracts and other maintenance issues. The Executive Engineers were directed to submit updated physical and financial progress reports and comply strictly with the directions issued at the meeting.
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MSME-DFO Jammu organises entrepreneurship awareness programme at Government Polytechnic College, Udhampur
UDHAMPUR, OCTOBER 23: The MSME-Development and Facilitation Office (MSME-DFO), Jammu, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India, organised an Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme on Self-Employment Opportunities at Government Polytechnic College, Udhampur. The programme sought to sensitise aspiring entrepreneurs and students to avenues for entrepreneurship, government support schemes and financial assistance available for setting up micro and small enterprises, and to familiarise them with the institutional support available for starting and managing a business.
MSME-DFO Jammu Assistant Director Rajesh Kumar delivered the welcome address and briefed participants on the objectives of the programme. He spoke on the role of entrepreneurship and self-employment in generating livelihoods, promoting local enterprise and contributing to economic growth.
Jagdeep Singh of the District Industries Centre (DIC), Udhampur, spoke about the schemes of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir and the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), and explained how these initiatives help aspiring entrepreneurs set up new enterprises.
JKEDI Udhampur District Nodal Officer Mr Yash Pal outlined the role of the J&K Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) in promoting entrepreneurship and supporting micro, small and medium enterprises. He said entrepreneurship development, capacity building and institutional guidance help aspiring entrepreneurs convert business ideas into viable ventures.
Lead District Manager Udhampur Mr Bansi Lal briefed participants on financial assistance and credit facilities provided by banks and encouraged them to approach banks with viable business proposals.
RSETI Udhampur Director Amit Kumar discussed the role of the Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI) in providing skill development training, post-training support, handholding and motivation to aspiring entrepreneurs. He said appropriate skills, practical training and continued guidance are essential for sustainable self-employment ventures.
The Assistant Director, Mr Rajesh Kumar, also briefed participants on various schemes of the Ministry of MSME for the development and promotion of MSMEs and entrepreneurship, and on the government support mechanisms available to help aspiring entrepreneurs establish and expand their businesses.
An interactive session followed in which participants sought clarifications on entrepreneurship, government schemes, banking facilities and institutional support.
Government Polytechnic College Udhampur Principal Vivek Mahajan addressed the gathering and spoke on the importance of entrepreneurship awareness among students and youth.
