29/10/2025
Youth Engagement and Empowerment Action Plan discussed in Kathua
DC calls for coordinated efforts to channelize youth energy through skill, sports, and self-employment initiatives
Kathua, October 29: Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rajesh Sharma, today chaired a meeting of concerned departments to discuss the Youth Engagement and Empowerment Action Plan aimed at creating opportunities for holistic development of youth in the district.
During the meeting, the DC emphasized the need for all stakeholder departments to converge their efforts to bring greater awareness among youth about various welfare and skill development schemes being implemented by different departments. He said that coordinated efforts are essential to guide youth in choosing suitable development pathways and to encourage their participation in nation-building initiatives.
The DC called upon departments to organize a series of awareness camps, counselling sessions, and vocational training programmes in collaboration with Mission Yuva, Employment, Skill Development, and Rural Development Departments. He further stressed the inclusion of initiatives from agriculture and allied sectors, handicrafts, handloom, and art and craft fields to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment among youth.
Special emphasis was laid on engaging youth in sports and fitness activities by strengthening sports infrastructure and promoting participation through clubs, tournaments, and community-level events. The DC directed the Youth Services and Sports Department to formulate a calendar of activities to ensure regular engagement of youth across all blocks.
The meeting also discussed measures to establish effective linkages with educational institutions, NGOs, and other community-based organizations for mobilizing youth participation and sustaining momentum under the action plan.
Among others, SSP Kathua, ADC Kathua, PO ICDS, SDM Hiranagar, CPO, CEO, DYSSO, DIO and other concerned officers attended the meeting.