RAMBAN: In line with the directives of Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan, the District Industries Centre (DIC) Ramban today organised a one-day awareness workshop at Government High School Nachlana (Khari) to promote self-employment opportunities and government-supported entrepreneurship schemes among local youth and artisans.
The programme was held under the guidance of Director Industries & Commerce Jammu Arun Manhas and was inaugurated by General Manager, DIC Ramban, Ravinder Kumar. During the workshop, the general public was sensitised about Udyam Registration under RAMP, the PMEGP Scheme, PM Vishwakarma and various other schemes being implemented by the Industries & Commerce Department through District Industries Centre Ramban. Project Manager DIC Ramban Kuldeep Singh highlighted the benefits of these schemes and encouraged youth to register on the PMEGP portal to avail financial assistance and become entrepreneurs.
Participants were informed about various benefits, subsidies and financial assistance available under PMEGP for establishing manufacturing and service sector ventures. Awareness was also created regarding schemes such as NCSS, a centrally sponsored initiative and incentives available under the J&K Industrial Policy 2021â30. Information about PM Vishwakarma, a comprehensive skill upgradation scheme for traditional artisans, was also shared. Local entrepreneurs were briefed about the MSME Health Clinic initiative and encouraged to register their units on the MSME Health Clinic portal to avail advisory and financial support services.
Officers from various departments including AD MSME, Director SBI RSETI Ramban, LDM SBI Ramban, Employment Counsellor from the Employment Department, DNO JKEDI, FLC Ramban, Handloom/Handicrafts Department and officials from India Post delivered informative lectures on schemes related to their respective sectors. Nearly 100 aspiring youth and artisans participated in the workshop and were motivated to explore entrepreneurship and self-employment opportunities.


