Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. KISHTWAR: The District Employment & Counselling Centre (DECC) Kishtwar, under the aegis of the Directorate of Employment, Jammu & Kashmir on Wednesday organised a Job Fair-cum-Apprenticeship Mela here at the Tourist Reception Centre (TRC). Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma inaugurated the job fair organized in collaboration with the District Administration Kishtwar.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Pawan Kotwal; Assistant Director Employment Amit Kumar; Assistant Director Handicrafts Pardeep Shan and other officers and officials were present on the occasion.
More than 40 reputed employers, including Royal Enfield, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), Mahindra Jammu Motors, JK Vehicleades Suzuki, Kishtwar Eye Clinic and Wellness Centre, Pebbles and Petals and others participated, offering over 400 vacancies. More than 700 job seekers attended the event. After interviews and screening, as many as 120 candidates were shortlisted on the spot for further stages of recruitment.
The Deputy Commissioner interacted with the participating employers and job seekers. He appreciated the initiative taken by the District Employment and Counselling Centre to connect local youth with prospective employers. He encouraged young people to enhance their professional skills, acquire industry-relevant qualifications and explore opportunities in private-sector employment, apprenticeships and entrepreneurship.
He highlighted the importance of apprenticeship programmes under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) in providing practical workplace experience and improving employability.
He further urged the youth to avail themselves of UT Government and Central Schemes supporting skill development, self-employment (Mission YUVA) and entrepreneurship to achieve economic independence and contribute to the district's development.
The Assistant Director, Employment reiterated the department's commitment to employment facilitation through job fairs, career counselling, skill development, apprenticeship opportunities and stronger industry linkages. He thanked all stakeholders for their cooperation.
The AD Handicrafts briefed the participants on handicrafts schemes, artisan support and entrepreneurship opportunities. Various other departments and institutions, including District Industry Centre, Skill Development, KVIB, Agriculture, Handicrafts and J&K Bank, disseminated information about the government schemes, financial assistance and self-employment opportunities among the participants.
