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NIT Srinagar sensitises about 1000 individuals during 2 months of MSME awareness programme

Srinagar, Mar16 (UNI) Nearly 1,000 young individuals were sensitized about entrepreneurship and various schemes during the two-month-long Entrepreneurship Awareness Program concluded at various clusters across the Kashmir Valley.
The Small and Medium Enterprise Entrepreneurship Awareness Program was organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Srinagar, in collaboration with MSME PPDC, covering different regions of Kashmir and concluded on Saturday.
Over two months, close to 1,000 young individuals were sensitized about entrepreneurship and various MSME schemes.
The entire valley was divided into three clusters-- Srinagar, Bandipora, and Ganderbal in cluster 1, Cluster 2 comprised Pulwama, Anantnag, Kishtwar, and Kulgam; while Cluster 3 covered Kupwara, Baramulla, Budgam, and Shopian.
In collaboration with Government Degree Colleges and various training institutes, participants were provided awareness regarding numerous funding opportunities and business development strategies.
Chief Patron of the workshop was Prof. Binodh Kumar Kanaujia (Director, NIT Srinagar), while the patrons included Prof. Atikur Rahman (Registrar), Prof. M.F. Wani (MED), Prof. G.A. Harmain (MED), Prof. Sheikh Nazir Ahmed (MED), and Prof. Roohi Naaz Mir (Dean R&C). The Chairpersons were Prof. M.M. Wani (HoD, MED) and Prof. Adnan Qoyum (MED).
In his message, Incharge Director, Prof. Roohi Naaz said entrepreneurship is the backbone of economic development, and through this initiative.
“It was aimed to equip young minds with the necessary skills and knowledge to start their own ventures. It is heartening to see the overwhelming response from youth across the valley,” she said.
Dr. Dinesh Kumar Rajendran, Nodal Officer of the MSME ESDP Scheme, provided an overview of the program, emphasizing the focus on technology-based entrepreneurship ventures.
“These included 3D Printing, Laser Engraving, Handicrafts, Crochet, Drone Technology, Internet of Things (IoT), Digital Marketing, Soap Making, Willow Wicker, Gift Printing, Design, Public Speaking, Cybersecurity, Robotics, Wood Carving, E-commerce, and Embroidery,” he said.
A significant outcome of the program was the increase in women's participation, with a 60:40 male-to-female ratio. This notable shift was achieved by focusing on women's empowerment initiatives.
Additionally, over 100 youths successfully registered their firms under MSME by completing the Udyam registration process.
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