DC emphasises Faster Processing, Mentorship, Market Linkages for Young Entrepreneurs
Budgam: A meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) for Mission YUVA was Wednesday chaired by the Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, at the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex.
The meeting focused on accelerating youth entrepreneurship and reviewing the progress of cases submitted under the mission.
During the meeting, 475 cases, duly verified by the Small Business Development Units (SBDUs), were placed before the committee for consideration. After thorough evaluation, all 475 cases were approved for financial assistance, capacity building, and handholding support under Mission YUVA. With Wednesday’s 475 approvals, the total number of 2412 cases cleared by the DLIC in Budgam has reached, marking a significant milestone in the district’s youth empowerment efforts.
The approved cases include entrepreneurial ventures, ranging from traditional crafts such as shawl embroidery, sozni, aari work, tailoring and cutting units, carpentry and joinery workshops, as well as modern and service-oriented businesses including load carriers, dairy units, repair shops, stationery/printing units, food businesses, retail stores, packaging units, and other micro-enterprise activities. The diversity of ventures reflects the administration’s commitment to strengthening both heritage-based skills and emerging livelihood avenues for youth.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC said that Mission YUVA is a transformative initiative aimed at empowering young men and women by enabling them to become self-reliant entrepreneurs. He emphasised that the goal is not only to provide financial support but to create a sustainable ecosystem where youth have access to training, market linkages, guidance, and long-term mentorship.
He said that the district administration is committed towards ensuring that every aspiring youth receives timely support. “Mission YUVA is our investment in the potential, resilience, and creativity of Budgam’s youth. Every project approved Wednesday represents a new livelihood opportunity, a family strengthened, and a step towards a more self-reliant district,” he noted.
The DC directed all concerned departments, banks and implementing agencies to ensure time-bound sanctioning, hassle-free disbursement, and continuous mentoring of the approved cases. He instructed that Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) must be completed without delay and emphasised that no application should remain pending unnecessarily at any level. Accountability, transparency, and efficiency must be maintained throughout the process, he added.
He further said that the success of Mission YUVA will be determined by how many of these ventures become viable and sustainable in the long run. He stressed the need for regular monitoring, skill development programmes, and facilitating market access so that young entrepreneurs can scale their businesses effectively.
The DC further said that Mission YUVA holds special significance for underprivileged and marginalised youth, who will be given priority support to improve their socio-economic conditions. He affirmed that Budgam is emerging as a hub of youth-led enterprises where traditional craftsmanship blends with modern entrepreneurship.
The meeting was attended by General Manager DIC, budgam, ACR budgam, CPO Budgam, Deputy Director Employment, LDM Budgam ,District Nodal Officer, representatives from JKEDI, and other concerned officers.