Bandipora, MAY 05: District Administration Bandipora today organised a District level awareness workshop under RAMP (Raising and Accelerating of MSME Performance) at Conference Hall of Mini Secretariat Bandipora.
The District level awareness workshop for SIP Implementation was presided over by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, and was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Zaffar Husson Shawl; Chief Planning Officer Mohammad Maqbool; officials from District Industries Centre Bandipora, Jk trade promotion Organization, Lead bank Bandipora, Handloom and Handicrafts departments and Artisans.
During the event, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora highlighted the importance of such schemes in today’s time and reiterated the government’s commitment to empower and support Budding entrepreneurs through schemes like RAMP, which will create livelihood opportunities for our youth. This program is aimed at uplifting and guiding small unit holders and artisans in the district.
On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner stressed that new industrial estates are being set up in Chewa, Nowgam, and Ajas, which will provide spaces for budding entrepreneurs and skilled youth to set up their own units and businesses. He emphasized that success in such ventures requires dedication and strong willpower.
He praised the District Industries Centre (DIC) Bandipora for its continuous efforts to promote self-employment and entrepreneurship in the region.
Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) program — a joint initiative funded by the World Bank and the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India, aims to support around 5.55 lakh MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) across the country. With a total project outlay of Rs. 6062 crore, including a loan of Rs. 3750 crore, the scheme is designed to boost the performance and potential of India’s MSME sector.
The workshop aimed to sensitize artisans, and aspiring entrepreneurs about the benefits and opportunities under the RAMP scheme and how they can take advantage of them.