Shopian: Deputy Commissioner, Shopian, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, Tuesday said that the basic aim is to provide a platform to the youth of the district to share their thoughts, suggestions and raise their issues and grievances in an organised manner.
In an interaction with the members of various youth clubs, the District Magistrate motivated the youth members to channelize their energies in a constructive manner. He exhorted upon them to explore avenues for becoming Atmanirbhar and contribute towards the prosperity of the district and J&K.
The DC congratulated the youth club members for showing keen interest in Mission Youth. He stressed on registration of youth clubs across the district. He assured them of every possible support from the district administration in their future endeavours. Motivating the youth to avail the maximum benefit of the government initiatives, he said that in the present competitive world the opportunity never knocks at the doors rather one needs to grab it.
He advised the youth to learn from the success stories of icons like Amitabh Bachchan who overcame many failures and hurdles to succeed in life.
Briefing about the opportunities available through Mission Youth, he said that for its success, the youth clubs should converge and coordinate among themselves. The first priority of the district administration will be to invite the inputs and suggestions from the youth clubs as they are the actual drivers of this mission. He advised them to work towards tapping the unexplored tourism potential in Shopian and assured of every possible support in such explorations. He also exhorted upon them to avail benefits of livelihood generation programs like MUMKIN and Dastak schemes.
Later, the DC listened to the suggestions, grievances and issues of the youth. Participants from all over the district talked to the DM and put forth their views, suggestions and raised issues faced by them.
The meeting was among others attended by Chief Planning Officer, Shopian Khursheed Ahmed Khatana District Manager, DIC, Assistant Commissioner Development, Chief Animal Husbandry officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, District Lead Bank, Manager, District Coordinator, NRLM and other concerned.
