Jan Hit camp phase-I concludes: All efforts underway to make Kargil ‘aspirational distt’: LG Ladakh

Kargil, Oct 23: The Kargil Jan Hit camp, an integrated mega awareness and outreach programme aimed at reaching unemployed youth, artisans and entrepreneurs of far-flung areas, concluded successfully on Thursday at the Syed Mehdi Memorial Auditorium, Kargil.

The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh graced the valedictory session as the chief guest, marking the successful culmination of the month-long initiative held across 31 Gram Panchayats from September 10 to October 16, 2025.

The programme witnessed active participation from all major departments implementing livelihood and employment schemes, including Handicrafts, Handloom, Fisheries, Agriculture, Horticulture, Rural Development, Tourism, Industries, and financial institutions.

The LG visited departmental stalls, interacted with artisans and beneficiaries and appreciated their efforts and achievements.

In his address, the Lieutenant Governor lauded the coordinated efforts of all departments and emphasized the importance of schemes like PMEGP, PMFME, Ladakh Greenhouse and PMMSY, assuring that the UT administration would leave no stone unturned in making Kargil an Aspirational District.

Welcoming the dignitaries, the General Manager, DIC Kargil, highlighted the purpose of the Jan Hit Camp—to bring government schemes closer to people and ensure inclusive development.

In his address, the Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, elaborated on the programme’s vision and outcomes. He informed that over 2800 individuals participated in the 31 camps, and 70 entrepreneurs were registered under PMEGP and PMFME, with more than 30 cases sanctioned for self-employment loans.

The Agriculture Department provided 190 greenhouses to beneficiaries, with another 200 under construction in convergence with RDD and MGNREGA. The Fisheries Department identified 23 beneficiaries under the PMMSY scheme, while 20 individuals received assistance for Vermicompost units. Under LRLM, 27 new SHGs were formed, and 12 bank linkages were established.