JAMMU SEPTEMBER 01: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), under the overall supervision of Mohammad Younis Malik, Director, JKEDI, organized a Capacity Building Programme on MSME Health Clinic at the Regional Office (RO), Bari Brahmana, Jammu for District Nodal officers from Jammu Division, SBDU representatives, and DIC members.
The programme was aimed at strengthening the capacity of field-level officials and experts to effectively assess the health and performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and provide appropriate guidance and support for their sustainability and growth.
A total of 26 delegates from the participating departments and institutions attended the programme. Representatives from various districts, including Poonch, Rajouri, Ramban and Kishtwar, also participated virtually, ensuring wider participation and coordinated capacity building across the Jammu Division. The event was also attended by Officers/Officials of JKEDI.
The sessions focused on the concept of MSME Health Clinics, assessment of the financial and operational health of an enterprise, identification of stress factors and field-level assessment methodologies. Emphasis was laid on the practical aspects of conducting MSME assessments during field visits and collecting reliable information from enterprises for evidence-based diagnosis and intervention.
The event also highlighted the importance of systematic evaluation of MSMEs in identifying areas requiring financial, managerial, technological and other forms of support. The participants were sensitized to the need for accurate data collection and objective feasibility to facilitate appropriate interventions for strengthening the MSME ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir.
The event concluded with an interactive discussion, wherein participants raised queries related to field-level assessment and implementation of the MSME Health Clinic initiative.
