Jammu : Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Ananth Dwivedi, Monday chaired a meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee to review and scrutinize applications received under Mission YUVA.
The meeting held detailed deliberations on applications received under various categories of Mission YUVA, including Nano Enterprises, MSMEs and other eligible sectors, with a focus on identifying deserving beneficiaries and facilitating timely financial assistance to aspiring entrepreneurs.
The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Jugal Kishore, General Manager, District Industries Centre, Kishore Singh Katoch, Assistant Director Employment Priyanka Gupta, representatives of the banking sector and other concerned officers.
Following detailed scrutiny and deliberations, the committee approved 480 cases for financial assistance under Mission YUVA, paving the way for aspiring entrepreneurs to establish new enterprises and expand their existing business ventures.
The DC directed the concerned departments to expedite the registration and processing of applications, encourage more youth to avail themselves of the benefits of Mission YUVA and ensure minimum rejection of applications through proper guidance, facilitation and handholding support to minimise rejections and implement the scheme on mission mode. Banks were asked to enhance case sanctions and expedite disbursements.
He further stressed the need for stronger coordination among line departments, financial institutions and other stakeholder agencies to accelerate the implementation of the initiative and promote sustainable entrepreneurship and self-employment opportunities among the youth of the district.
