A one-day Women Entrepreneurs Mela was organized by the Employment Department Udhampur at Common Facility Centre (CFC), Chenani under the flagship initiative Mission YUVA.

The mela was inaugurated by MLA Chenani, Balwant Singh Mankotia in the presence of Additional Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Prem Singh, SDM Chenani Dr. Ranjeet Singh Kotwal, and Assistant Director Employment Priyanka Gupta.

Around 260 participants, including aspiring entrepreneurs, local residents, and officials, attended the event. Various government departments set up informative stalls to showcase different schemes and support services available for entrepreneurs.

Local entrepreneurs also displayed and sold their products during the mela, receiving an encouraging response from visitors. The event served as a platform for entrepreneurs to promote their businesses and connect with potential customers.

During the programme, successful women entrepreneurs were felicitated by the MLA in recognition of their dedication and achievements. Several entrepreneurs shared their inspiring success stories, motivating aspiring youth and women to start their own ventures and move towards self-reliance and economic empowerment.

The event highlighted the government's commitment to promoting entrepreneurship and women empowerment under the Mission YUVA initiative.