Srinagar : The Jammu & Kashmir Khadi and Village Industries Board (J&K KVIB), District Office Srinagar, organized an Awareness-cum-Interaction Programme today at Government Women Polytechnic College Bemina.
The event was attended by Deputy CEO KVIB Kashmir, HOD Food Technology, Cluster Head JK Bank, senior officials from J&K KVIB, representatives from Banks, and other officials from allied departments.
The programme aimed to inform and sensitize the rural unemployed educated youth, aspiring entrepreneurs, artisans, beekeepers, students from Polytechnic college, MLT students and other stakeholders from the area about self-employment opportunities and schemes such as PMEGP and JKREGP. Participants received guidance on project formulation, loan procedures, and available government support.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy CEO KVIB Kashmir, highlighted financial assistance schemes, employment generation programs, technical training and marketing support available to rural/urban entrepreneurs from J&K KVIB.
District Officer KVIB Srinagar also shared performance highlights, noting that in 2024–25, 322 PMEGP cases were disbursed involving Rs 507.90 lakh in margin money, generating 1,932 jobs, while 12 JKREGP cases were disbursed with Rs 28 lakh in margin money, creating 96 rural employment opportunities.
The event witnessed active participation from locals and students interested in modernizing and expanding their livelihoods. The initiative reaffirms J&K KVIB commitment to promoting rural entrepreneurship, strengthening village industries, and supporting sustainable economic development.
The programme concluded with the distribution of informational material and registration guidelines.