Potential Entrepreneurship Mela Held at GDC Ramban

Ramban, June 14: An Entrepreneurship Mela was successfully organized at Government Degree College, Ramban by District Employment and Counselling Centre in Collaboration with GDC Ramban, with the aim of encouraging youth towards self-employment and spreading awareness about various government initiatives, particularly Mission YUVA.

The event was inaugurated by Chairperson, District Development Council Ramban Dr. Shamshad Shan, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, Additional District Development Commissioner, Ramban Roshan Lal presided over the function as the Guest of Honour.

The programme began with a welcome address by Assistant Director, Employment, Ramban Amit Kumar, who also briefed participants about the objectives, eligibility, and operational structure of Mission YUVA, a mission aimed at empowering unemployed youth through skill-building and entrepreneurship.

The mela witnessed an overwhelming participation of more than 300 young individuals, with YUVA Doots facilitating on-spot registration counters, resulting in 25 youth being registered under Mission YUVA during the event. In her address, the Chief Guest highlighted the significance of self-reliance and entrepreneurship in nation-building, while the Guest of Honour encouraged youth to take full advantage of Mission YUVA and other self employment government schemes.

A special segment was dedicated to success stories of entrepreneurs who had earlier benefited from various self-employment schemes; these individuals shared their journeys and were later felicitated by the dignitaries. Additionally, multiple stall setups by allied departments, provided one-on-one guidance and showcased various employment and training schemes to the participants.

The event was well-supported by education and skill development institutions like Polytechnic Collge Ramban, ITIs. The other important dignitaries included Principal GDC Ramban Prof. Satish Kumar, Principal Polytechnic College Ramban Er. Vivek Mahajan, Career Counselling Officer Ramban Aamir Hassan, and staff members from DECC, Polytechnic, ITI, ICDS, and GDC Ramban were present in the event. The mela served as a dynamic platform to connect youth with meaningful livelihood opportunities, promoting a culture of innovation, enterprise, and self-dependence across the district.

Besides, 5 YUVA Doots registration counters were also installed where youth registration on YUVA App and On spot loan applications were filled by the candidates.

IEC materials like Pamphlets and Mission YUVA T-shirts were also distributed to the registered Youths in the event.