A batch of 63 aspiring entrepreneurs Thursday passed out from Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), Pampore after completing the three-week training programme.
The candidates were trained for entrepreneurship at the institute’s Pampore campus under Seed Capital Fund Scheme (SCFS) and Youth Startup Loan Scheme (YSLS) being implemented by JKEDI for entrepreneurship development in the state.
According to a JKEDI spokesperson, the training program was modeled for agri-allied and manufacturing and services sector and the aspiring entrepreneurs have chosen various activities like clinics, departmental stores, engineering consultancy, schools, manufacturing of readymade garments, trading and boutiques as their lines of activity. An industrial visit and market survey of two days each was part of the training program. Candidates with varied educational qualifications like MBBS, MBA, B.Tech, post graduation and commerce graduates were part of the training program.
Speaking on the valedictory function, Director JKEDI, MI Parray urged the trained aspirants to remain steadfast and work hard to achieve what they dreamt of by choosing entrepreneurship as their career. He assured them all possible help and support from the institute to enable them establish their dream ventures to earn a dignified livelihood.
“The purpose of existence of JKEDI is to serve the state especially the educated unemployed youth,” Dr Parray added. Chief Faculty, JKEDI, Majid Manzoor Khan was also present on the occasion.
The training is part of the Institute’s ongoing process to reach every nook and corner of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and equip the unemployed youth with life sustainable business skills.