Srinagar, Aug 2: In line with the RBI guidelines, the J&K Bank, state’s only listed company, today flagged off a Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI) at Reshi Complex, Bijbehara in district Islamabad (Anantnag).
 Riyaz Ahmed Sofi, Project Officer DRDA inaugurated the RSETI in presence of an impressive gathering comprising government employees, bank officials and local youth.
 Among others present on the occasion were Muhammad Iqbal, Director RSETI Islamabad (Anantnag), Shadi Lal Dhar, Lead District Manager and branch heads of the business units Bijbehara, Zirpora and Zablipora.
 The inauguration also marked the start of a week-long training programme on Rural Artisanship for 30 local youth.
 Meanwhile, a week long training programme on Dairy Development conducted by RSETI Kulgam concluded on Monday. The programme sponsored by DRDA and organized by RSETI Kulgam saw participation of 25 youth. The valedictory function, among others was attended by R K Meena, Assistant General Manager, RBI, A U Tak, Project Officer, DRDA Kulgam and M Shafi Aiyaz, Director RSETI Kulgam.
 Meena on the occasion said: “The idea behind the programme is to provide various trainings to unemployed youth so as to help them in establishing their own income generating units.”

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