Diplomat Correspondent
KISHTWAR, DD, The District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) met today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma to review and approve applications submitted under the Mission YUVA scheme.
A total 126 project proposals, duly verified by the Small Business Development Units (SBDUs), were presented to the Committee. Each proposal was assessed based on eligibility, project feasibility and the socio‑economic background of the applicant.
After careful scrutiny, the Committee approved all 126 applications for financial assistance and handholding support, as verified by the J&K Bank Cluster Head. The DC emphasised the importance of empowering youth to drive local economic growth. He directed the AD Employment to ensure that all approved cases are forwarded to banks at the earliest, so that applicants can receive timely benefits under the scheme.
He also directed banks to sanction and disburse loans without delay and to extend regular mentorship to support the new entrepreneurs.
The meeting was attended by CPO Akhil Thakur; AD Employment Shafqat Ali Keen; DSWO Zubair Ahmed; EO Vinod Shant and other concerned officers.DD