Srinagar/Jammu, June 23: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) on Monday commenced Management Development Programs (MDP) in 11 Districts of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme. The initiative is funded by the Union Ministry of MSME and is being implemented in the Union Territory by the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Management Development Programmes (MDPs) were inaugurated in district Kathua, Kishtwar, Reasi, Samba, Udhampur, Anantnag, Bandipora, Baramulla, Ganderbal, Poonch and Rajouri. A total of 222 candidates including 168 women have been registered for the MDP, who shall undergo a 30-hour training over six days.
At Udhampur and Poonch, the program was inaugurated by Sh. Mohinder Kumar Sharma (JKAS), Deputy Director, District Employment and Counselling Centre, Udhampur and Sh. Abdul Majid Tantray,(JKAS) Deputy Director, District Employment and Counselling Centre, Poonch respectively. At District Rajouri, Baramulla and Kishtwar the MDPs were inaugurated by Sh. Ujwal Mahajan, Principal Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Rajouri, Sh.Javed Ahmad Ganie, Principal, Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Baramulla and Sh. Zubair Ahmad, In-charge Principal, Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Kishtwar respectively. At Bandipora, Samba, Reasi, Anantnag, Ganderbal and Kathua, the MDPs were inaugurated by the JKEDI course team.
The MDPs coordinated by JKEDI District Centres has participation from the local MSMEs, who will be provided with the real time know-how of running and managing the businesses. The programme will help the MSMEs of the area to enhance their skills and interact with the experts from different line departments.
The program aims to strengthen managerial, financial and strategic skills of entrepreneurs and small business owners, empowering them to scale up operations, enhance competitiveness, and create sustainable enterprises. This flagship initiative is being implemented in alignment with the broader objectives of the Government of India’s RAMP program to bolster the MSME ecosystem.
The MDP curriculum has been meticulously designed by subject matter experts and includes modules on business planning, marketing strategies, digital tools, financial literacy, compliance, innovation, and leadership. The program also includes mentorship sessions, case studies, and hands-on workshops to provide real-world insights.
Over the next six days, local entrepreneurs, MSME operators, and aspiring business leaders will engage with industry professionals, JKEDI faculty, and certified trainers in an interactive learning environment. The simultaneous launch of MDPs in 11 districts ensures equitable access to resources and training opportunities, particularly in remote and underdeveloped areas. The MDPs under RAMP imitative in the remaining nine districts of Jammu and Kashmir shall begin shortly on June 25 and June 30, 2025. This initiative is expected to benefit the entrepreneurs directly, while creating a ripple effect of enhanced business practices and job creation across the UT
