KULGAM: A meeting of the District Level Task Force Committee of the Jammu & Kashmir Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB), Kulgam, under JKREGP scheme was held today under the chairmanship of the Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Kulgam, Altaf Ahmad Khan.
During the meeting, a total of 41 cases received under the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Employment Generation Programme (JKREP) were placed before the committee for consideration. After detailed scrutiny and deliberations, 38 cases were approved, involving a total project cost of ā¹3.07 crore and a proposed Margin Money assistance of ā¹1.745 crore.
The approved projects are expected to generate substantial self-employment opportunities and contribute towards the economic upliftment of rural youth and aspiring entrepreneurs in the district. The committee deferred two cases for submission of additional documents and clarification of certain deficiencies, while one case was rejected for being absent.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chairperson emphasized the importance of self-employment schemes in promoting entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihood opportunities. He urged the concerned stakeholders to ensure timely implementation of the approved projects so that the intended benefits reach the beneficiaries without delay. Officials from various line departments including LDM, Cluster Head, Director JKBRSETI and other representatives of financial institutions, and District officer of KVIB attended the meeting and participated in the deliberations.


