BUDGAM, DECEMBER 24: 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 today’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.
