Baramulla, October 30
Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments, Javid Ahmed Dar inaugurated the Mission YUVA, Model Small Business Development Unit (SBDU) here today, aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, self-employment, and youth empowerment across the district.
Speaking on the occasion, Javid Dar said that the establishment of the Mission YUVA SBDU at Baramulla marks a major step towards empowering youth with access to guidance, training, and financial linkages for starting their own ventures. He said that the government is committed to nurture entrepreneurship and create employment opportunities through innovative schemes and institutional support.
The Minister further said that the SBDU will serve as a one-stop support hub for entrepreneurship, offering services like business advisory, DPR preparation, credit facilitation, and capacity-building programs. He urged the youth to make full use of the Mission YUVA platform to convert their ideas into successful business enterprises and contribute to the region’s economic growth.
Earlier, the Minister inspected various stalls installed by young entrepreneurs under Mission YUVA, showcasing their innovative products, business ideas, and services. He interacted with the beneficiaries, appreciated their entrepreneurial spirit, and assured full government support to strengthen local enterprise development.
The Minister also distributed cheques worth Rs 23 lakh among selected entrepreneurs under Mission YUVA and handed over sanction letters to ten beneficiaries for establishing new enterprises. Certificates were also distributed among entrepreneurs who successfully completed the Hybrid Capacity Building Training Course under the Mission.
