Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!š Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. SAMBA: A District-Level RAMP (Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance) Awareness Workshop was successfully organized at the Conference Hall, DC Office here today. The event was conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) in collaboration with the State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) ā Grant Thornton Bharat LLP, and the District Industries Centre (DIC) Samba.
Organized under the guidance of Vikramjit Singh, Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department, J&K, the workshop aimed to enhance awareness about the RAMP schemeās vision, components, and opportunities for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the district. The workshop commenced with a warm welcome address by Sh. Gurpreet Singh, General Manager, DIC Samba, who expressed his appreciation for the enthusiastic participation of stakeholders from various departments and institutions.
The workshop was graced by the presence of the Deputy Commissioner Samba, Rajesh Sharma, who served as the Chief Guest. In his address, he emphasized the critical role of entrepreneurship in economic development. He encouraged aspiring entrepreneurs, implementing agencies, and all participants to foster a spirit of innovation and actively support budding entrepreneurs. āBy empowering new entrepreneurs, we can not only boost economic growth but also create meaningful employment opportunities across the district,ā he stated.
SPIU Team (Grant Thornton) delivered an in-depth presentation on the RAMP scheme in Jammu & Kashmir. The team provided comprehensive insights into the various interventions under the RAMP initiative, highlighting its significant impact on the region's development. The detailed presentation underscored the scheme's objectives and implementation strategies, demonstrating the commitment to fostering growth and progress in J&K.
The event witnessed active participation from Project Managers, Functional Managers, officials from implementing agencies such as the Handloom & Handicrafts Department, Labour Department, J&K Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), J&K Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM), and students from Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Samba, among others.
The workshop served as a platform for knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and strategic dialogue to improve the MSME ecosystem in Jammu & Kashmir, in line with the objectives of the RAMP program supported by the Ministry of MSME, Government of India, and the World Bank.
