Budgam: Deputy Commissioner Budgam Athar Aamir Khan chaired a meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) under Mission YUVA to review and approve youth entrepreneurship proposals in the district.

During the meeting, the committee approved 382 cases of youth entrepreneurship, aimed at encouraging self-employment and promoting economic opportunities for young people in Budgam.

The approved ventures include a variety of sectors such as handicrafts, dairy farming, repair services, retail businesses, and food-related units, which are expected to generate sustainable livelihoods and strengthen the local economy.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need for time-bound sanctioning of cases, proper mentoring for young entrepreneurs, and establishing strong market linkages to ensure the success and growth of these ventures.

He also stressed that Mission YUVA is an important initiative to empower youth, promote entrepreneurship, and reduce unemployment by supporting innovative business ideas and small enterprises across the district.