• Calls for door-to-door assessment of genuine cases

BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of various self-employment and livelihood generation schemes being implemented across multiple departments.

The meeting, held at the DC office complex, covered flagship schemes including PMEGP, MUMKIN, TEJASWINI, HADP, SMAM, MIDH, NRLM, NULM, and various credit-linked subsidy programs under Handicrafts, Handloom, Animal Husbandry, and Horticulture sectors.

During the meeting, scheme-wise performance from April 1, 2024 to June 24, 2025 was reviewed in detail.

It was apprised that out of 23,969 applications received under various schemes, 12,793 cases have been approved while 16,574 cases were sponsored, besides 9,245 units stand established, with 4,529 cases sanctioned by banks.

Speaking on the occasion, DC emphasised the need for enhanced convergence, timely sponsorships, and effective implementation on the ground. He directed concerned officers to identify bottlenecks and ensure that genuine and eligible cases are not left out due to procedural delays or portal issues.

To further streamline the process and extend benefits to genuine aspirants, DC directed for the constitution of a special committee that will conduct door-to-door verification of self-employment aspirants to ensure that those in real need of support are identified and linked to the most suitable schemes.

He said, “Our aim is to maximize livelihood generation at the grassroots and reach every deserving individual of the district.”

Dr Bilal underscored the importance of follow-up inspections and post-establishment monitoring to ensure that beneficiaries are utilizing funds appropriately and that the units established are sustainable.

He further instructed all sectoral officers to submit updated lists of pending and sanctioned cases, along with a plan of action for resolution within a stipulated time frame.

He directed LDM Budgam to furnish a list of banks where the cases are pending for the lack of financial support or other formalities.

DC called for synergy between banks, sponsoring agencies, and implementing departments to fast-track employment generation efforts across the district.

The review was attended by General Manager DIC Budgam, CPO, CAO, CHO, district officers from Employment, Handicrafts, Handloom, Animal and Sheep Husbandry, KVIB, JKEDI, NRLM, NULM, and other concerned officials.

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