KVIB Chairperson stresses target-oriented implementation of schemes

Srinagar, July 10: Chairperson J&K Khadi Village and Industries Board, (KVIB), Dr Hina Shafi Bhat on Wednesday called for active engagement of all stakeholders to amplify employment opportunities across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
She reiterated the importance of making these employment generation programmes inclusive, ensuring equal opportunities for all segments of society, particularly marginalized communities, women and individuals with disabilities.
Addressing a meeting to review the performance of KVIB and its associated offices here, Dr Hina commended the board’s efforts in employment creation across J&K.
During the meeting which was attended by senior officers from the board and district officers, the KVIB chairperson called for adopting a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to guarantee target-oriented implementation of the schemes. She stressed the importance of aligning all activities with the overarching goals and objectives.
She highlighted the need for synchronised efforts by implementing agencies and banks to ensure that the benefits of employment generation programmes such as PMEGP and JKREGP reach the target population effectively.
During the meeting, it was revealed that in the financial year 2023-24, margin money amounting to Rs 166.62 crores, creating opportunities for 65,376 persons and facilitating the establishment of 8501 units was released by J&K KVIB. It was further informed that during the CFY 1st quarter, margin money of Rs 36.34 crores has already been released for the establishment of 1036 units thereby creating employment opportunities for 8,288 persons.