DLIC meeting: 220 cases approved under Mission YUVA

Budgam, Aug 29: A meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) on Mission YUVA was Friday held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, at the Conference Hall of DC Office Complex.A statement issued here said that during the meeting, 220 fresh cases, duly verified by Small Business Development Units (SBDUs), were placed before the committee for consideration and all were approved for financial assistance and handholding support under Mission YUVA.The approved ventures covered a diverse range of activities, reflecting the district’s focus on encouraging youth entrepreneurship across traditional crafts as well as modern service sectors.As per official data, 1939 applications have been submitted under Mission YUVA in Budgam. Out of these, 1015 applications have been verified by SBDUs and 68 beneficiaries have already received disbursement. DC emphasised that Mission YUVA is not merely a financial support scheme but a youth empowerment movement aimed at generating sustainable livelihoods. He said the administration’s goal is to equip young entrepreneurs with resources, mentorship, and access to markets so that they can become self-reliant and contribute to the local economy. He underlined that today’s approvals reflect a new wave of entrepreneurship in Budgam. He said that by supporting youth through Mission YUVA, district administration is not only financing projects but also investing in hope, resilience, and self-reliance. DC directed all line departments, banks, and implementing agencies to work in close coordination and ensure time-bound sanctioning, disbursement, and continuous mentoring of the approved cases. He further instructed that Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) must be prepared swiftly to avoid delays. “No application should remain pending at the SBDU level for more than 7 days. We must ensure accountability, efficiency, and transparency at every stage,” he stressed. He further said, “The success of Mission YUVA will not be measured only by numbers of approvals but by how many businesses we can make sustainable. We must provide training, marketing linkages, and continuous guidance to ensure that every young entrepreneur succeeds.”