Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, on Tuesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the implementation and progress of the Mission YUVA scheme in the district, directing officials and banks to ensure prompt disposal of pending cases and speedy loan disbursement to eligible entrepreneurs.
The meeting was held at the DC Office Complex and attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Rifat Aftab, Additional Deputy Commissioners Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz and Aadil Fareed, IAS Probationer Alfred Thomas, General Manager DIC Abid Hussain, Chief Planning Officer Fayaz Ahmad Dar, SDM West Irfan Bahadur, SDM East Zubair Ahmad, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Umar Gulzar, Deputy Director Employment Shubi Tabasum, Zonal Head of J&K Bank, Lead District Manager (LDM), officers from line departments and branch heads of J&K Bank.
At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed applications at various stages under the scheme, including registration, verification, approval, sanction and loan disbursement.
Highlighting the significance of Mission YUVA, Labroo said the initiative aims to empower youth and create a strong entrepreneurship ecosystem by providing financial assistance, mentorship and institutional support. He stressed the need for close coordination among implementing agencies, banks and line departments to ensure effective implementation on the ground.
He directed banks to expedite the sanctioning process and ensure timely disbursement of approved cases so that eligible young entrepreneurs can access financial support without delay for establishing their ventures.
The Deputy Commissioner also called for regular monitoring and follow-up to ensure smooth implementation of the scheme across the district. During the meeting, he reviewed the functioning of Small Business Development Units (SBDUs) and Block Help Desks (BHDs), besides assessing the recruitment process for contractual staff under the initiative.
