Capacity Building for Entrepreneurship Mela/Workshop Held at Polytechnic College Karihama Kupwara

Kupwara : Under the directives of Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan, the District Employment & Counselling Centre (DE&CC) Kupwara, in collaboration with the District Administration, successfully organized a Capacity-Building Entrepreneurship Workshop/Mela at Polytechnic College, Karihama. The event aimed to promote entrepreneurship, skill development, and self-employment opportunities among the district’s youth.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Hundwara, Javaid Naseem Masoodi inaugurated the workshop in presence of SDM Lolab Dr. Mudassir; Principal Polytechnic College Kupwara; LDM; the DE&CC Cluster Head.
The program began with a welcome address by Employment Officer Ishfaq Ahmad. Ms. Nadiya Nazir, Career Counselling Officer, then delivered a presentation on Mission YUVA, detailing its objectives and benefits. The Principal of Polytechnic College Kupwara followed with a comprehensive overview of collaborations between industries, skill-training institutions, and employment initiatives.
The Chief Guest inspected stalls set up by the Skill Development Department, highlighting their achievements in training and capacity-building. A dedicated Mission YUVA registration stallwas also setup to provide on-the-spot assistance to aspiring entrepreneurs.
In a key initiative, the Chief Guest distributed 16 sanction letters under Mission YUVA, totaling ₹1.25 crore, to beneficiaries—marking a significant step toward supporting local entrepreneurs and boosting the district’s economy.
The workshop saw enthusiastic participation from over 200 attendees, including students, aspiring entrepreneurs, and community members. The event concluded with an interactive session encouraging proactive steps toward self-reliance and business development.