KATRA/JAMMU: The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), through its field office in J&K, organised an Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme at Government Degree College (GDC), Katra, under the guidance of Joint Director, MSME-DFO Jammu, Sh. Amit Kumar Tamaria, with around 130 participants taking part in the programme.
The programme aimed to sensitise participants about various Government schemes, financial assistance, credit facilities and institutional support available for promoting entrepreneurship and the development of MSMEs.
The programme commenced with a welcome address and briefing by Aabid Hussain, Young Professional, Ministry of MSME, who also coordinated the programme. He briefed the participants about its objectives and emphasised the importance of availing various Government initiatives for enterprise development.
Dr. Rajni Bhagat, Principal, Government Degree College, Katra, addressed the participants and highlighted the importance of entrepreneurship and self-employment in empowering youth. She encouraged students and aspiring entrepreneurs to explore available opportunities and make effective use of Government schemes and institutional support.
Sh. Param Chadgal, Industrial Promotion Officer, DIC Reasi, delivered a presentation on various schemes of the UT Government and apprised participants of the support mechanisms available for entrepreneurs.
Sh. Sorab Singh, Officer, JKEDI, Reasi, made a presentation on JKEDI schemes and highlighted initiatives aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and self-employment. Providing insights into financial support, Sh. Nishant, UCO Bank, sensitised participants about various banking schemes, credit facilities and financial assistance available for setting up and expanding enterprises.
Sh. Ankit Sharma, Investigator, MSME-DFO Jammu, made a detailed presentation on various schemes of the Ministry of MSME, Government of India, and apprised participants about the support available for the growth, development and sustainability of MSMEs.
Ms. Amita, Mission Yuva, shared information regarding relevant livelihood and entrepreneurship initiatives and opportunities available to the participants.
Sh. Sanjeet Singh, Faculty, RSETI, also delivered a presentation on entrepreneurship development, skill enhancement and self-employment opportunities. He apprised participants about the training and capacity-building programmes offered through RSETI and highlighted how such initiatives can help aspiring entrepreneurs acquire the necessary skills to start and successfully manage their own enterprises.
The programme provided participants with an opportunity to interact with officials and resource persons and gain first-hand information regarding Government schemes, institutional support, financial assistance and formal credit facilities.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Aabid Hussain, who expressed gratitude to the resource persons, officials and participants for their valuable contribution and active participation in making the programme a success.

