DLC approves 61 applications under JKREGP Scheme

Reasi, Nov 20: In a move to promote employment opportunities among the local youth, a meeting of District Level Task Force Committee (DLTFC) was convened today here under the chairmanship of the District Development Commissioner Vishesh Mahajan.

The meeting, held in the VC hall of the DC Office Complex, was organised to assess applications under the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Employment Generation Programme (JKREGP), with J&K Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB) as the implementing agency.

The DC emphasised that the Reasi Administration is taking every possible step to give imputes to employment generation in the District.

After a detailed interview of applicants seeking financial assistance under the JKREGP scheme, 61 out of total 95 applications were forwarded for sponsorship to banks as 34 applicants did not turn up for the meeting.

The DDC stressed the importance of facilitating financial assistance to eligible applicants in a timely manner, allowing them to establish and expand their businesses. By removing bottlenecks and expediting approvals, the district administration aims to create more employment opportunities and boost local economic activities. Meeting was attended by Narayan Dass, I/C District Officer KVIB Reasi and other committee members.