- ADC urges Youth to turn ambition into enterprise
BARAMULLA: In a major push towards youth empowerment and economic self-reliance, district administration Baramulla, through the District Employment & Counselling Centre (DE&CC), in collaboration with Government Polytechnic College Baramulla, organized a one-day capacity building programme (CBP) under the Mission YUVA initiative.
The event, aimed at nurturing entrepreneurial skills among young aspirants, was inaugurated by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Baramulla, Altaf Hussain Mosvi. The programme witnessed the presence of the Principal Government Polytechnic College Baramulla, Assistant Director Employment Baramulla, Principal ITI Baramulla, faculty from the Skill Development department, CIIIT representatives, and officials from DE&CC.
In his address, ADC Baramulla encouraged the youth to embrace entrepreneurship as a driver of socio-economic growth. âWe need bold, skilled, and visionary entrepreneurs to shape our economic future. Mission YUVA is the bridge between youthful ambition and sustainable enterprise,â he said. Focusing on hands-on learning, the sessions introduced participants to essential tools like Canva, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and the Mission YUVA mobile application. The training emphasized practical skill development, entrepreneurial awareness, and technology-based business opportunities.
Adding a real-world dimension, local entrepreneurs showcased their ventures through stalls, offering students valuable exposure to business ideas and operations. These exhibits demonstrated grassroots innovation and inspired participants to consider entrepreneurship as a tangible and rewarding path. A special session led by DE&CC officials highlighted the mission, structure, and opportunities under Mission YUVA, including various government schemes and resources available to support startups and youth-led enterprises.
To acknowledge their efforts, students who completed short-term skill development courses via the Mission YUVA app were awarded participation and appreciation certificates. Additionally, mementoes were presented to entrepreneurs with the most creative and impactful stalls.


