JKEDI trains 164 entrepreneurs under RAMP Scheme
Jammu, Sep 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) has successfully concluded the third batch of Management Development Programmes (MDPs) under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme, training 164 entrepreneurs across eight districts. Significantly, 147 of the participants were women, marking a major step towards gender inclusivity in the region’s entrepreneurial landscape.
Launched on September 15, the programmes were held in Anantnag, Bandipora, Baramulla, Budgam, Ganderbal, Kathua, Poonch and Ramban. The six-day, 30-hour training modules combined classroom sessions, field visits and expert interactions to enhance managerial, financial and strategic capabilities of entrepreneurs.
The curriculum, designed by subject experts, covered business planning, marketing strategies, digital tools, financial literacy, compliance, innovation and leadership. Participants also took part in mentorship sessions, case studies and workshops aimed at providing practical exposure. Field visits to successful business ventures were organised, while officials from District Industries Centres and the Labour and Employment Department shared sector-specific insights.
The RAMP scheme, funded by the Ministry of MSME, Government of India and implemented in J&K by the Industries and Commerce Department, seeks to strengthen the MSME ecosystem through capacity building and targeted interventions.
Speaking at the valedictory session in Kathua, JKEDI Joint Director Chand Kishor Sharma praised the participants and called the initiative a vital step in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat. He urged trainees to use their new skills to scale up operations and contribute to the local economy. “JKEDI will continue to work with all stakeholders to expand such programmes, ensuring that entrepreneurs from every sector have access to the resources they need to thrive,” he said.
The simultaneous launch of MDPs across eight districts was aimed at ensuring equitable access, particularly for entrepreneurs in remote and underdeveloped areas. The initiative was closely monitored by designated reviewing officers, who engaged with participants and collected feedback throughout the programme.
The successful completion of this batch reaffirms JKEDI’s mission of building a stronger, more resilient entrepreneurial base in Jammu and Kashmir. With women making up nearly 90 percent of the trainees, the programmes signal a growing role for women entrepreneurs in driving the region’s economic growth.
