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Kargil, October 26 (Scoop News)-Government Degree College (GDC) Kargil organised an Awareness Generation Programme on the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) and self-employment opportunities in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Training and Rural Development Initiatives Institute (ETRDI) and the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Ministry of MSME, Government of India.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi, Principal, GDC Kargil, who expressed gratitude to the resource persons for selecting the college as the venue. He encouraged students to explore entrepreneurship as a viable career option, highlighting its potential to promote self-reliance and generate employment.
Mr. Balwinder Singh, Executive Director, ETRDI, delivered an insightful session on career opportunities, encouraging students to look beyond government jobs and explore entrepreneurship and self-employment. Mr. Narinder Singh, Deputy Director, ETRDI, explained the PMEGP scheme, highlighting its financial assistance and subsidy provisions for eligible entrepreneurs in rural and urban areas.
Mr. Muneer Wani, District Programme Manager, Ladakh Rural Livelihood Mission, shared successful livelihood and self-employment initiatives from Kargil, emphasising the effective utilisation of local resources and the importance of sustainable income generation.
Mr. Tsering Morup, Lead District Manager, State Bank of India, Kargil, shared his experience in dealing with loan applicants and guided students on accessing bank finance for entrepreneurial ventures. He encouraged students to approach banks for guidance and financial assistance to transform their business ideas into viable enterprises.
The programme was moderated by Mr. Shujat Ali Mir, Assistant Professor, while Zahra, a first-semester student, delivered the welcome address. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Ghulam Mohammad, a fifth-semester student, who acknowledged the contributions of the resource persons, collaborating institutions, college administration and participants. The programme was coordinated under the supervision of Mr. Abazar, Head of the Department of Commerce. Light refreshments were served at the conclusion of the event.
The initiative aimed to motivate students to explore entrepreneurship, utilise available government support schemes and become job creators, thereby contributing to self-reliance, livelihood generation and sustainable economic development in Ladakh.
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