KISHTWAR: To enhance the skills and knowledge of district-level officers, the District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kishtwar, Rajesh Kumar Shavan inaugurated a one-day capacity building training program on Project YUVA here today in the Conference Hall, DC Office.
The training program commenced with a welcome address by Assistant Director Employment, Mamta Sudershan. The AD briefed the attendees about the objectives of the session. The program witnessed the active participation of 35 district-level officers, including the Chief Planning Officer (CPO), Block Development Officers (BDOs), and Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs). The aim was to provide these officers with the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively implement Project YUVA in their respective domains.
The training was enriched by key experts in the field. BDO Inderwal, Hitesh Kumar Loona, DNO JKEDI, Aejaz Ahmed and Nikhil Sharma, DDM NABARD Kishtwar, delivered insightful presentations. They provided a detailed overview of Project YUVA, emphasizing its objectives, goals and implementation strategies. Hitesh Kumar Loona, in particular, outlined a roadmap for the project, highlighting how it will engage with the youth at the block and panchayat levels, encouraging innovative ideas and entrepreneurship.
The DDC lauded the efforts made to organize the training and emphasized the importance of capacity building for district officers. He assured the full support and cooperation of the district administration in implementing Project YUVA successfully. The DDC Kishtwar also urged the officers to be proactive in their approach and ensure that the program reaches its intended beneficiaries, especially the youth across the blocks and panchayats, making them aware of the innovative opportunities that Project YUVA offers.
This training program marks a crucial step towards strengthening the capacity of district officers, facilitating the effective rollout of Project YUVA across Kishtwar. The initiative is expected to significantly contribute to the district's overall development strategy by empowering the youth, promoting entrepreneurship and fostering innovation at the grassroots level.


