PulwamaUpdate

03/08/2025

02/08/2025

DC Pulwama Reviews Progress of various Social Security Schemes in the district.

“Ensure saturation of key social security schemes on priority”: DC
Deputy Commissioner Pulwama Dr. Basharat Qayoom chaired a comprehensive review meeting here today on Financial Inclusion cm Social Security Schemes. The review focused on evaluating the implementation and bank-wise progress of key social security schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Atal Pension Yojana (APY) and Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY).

At the outset, Lead District Manager (LDM), Pulwama presented a detailed powerpoint ppt highlighting the progress of branches of various banks across these schemes against the allocated targets.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner held a comprehensive branch-wise review of all banks across these schemes. He sought a detailed action plan from the Zonal Heads and Branch Heads to achieve saturation and complete all pending targets within stipulated timelines.

Dr. Qayoom further emphasized the importance of timely saturation of all eligible beneficiaries under the said schemes and called for enhanced coordination between banks, line departments, and field-level functionaries. The DC directed the concerned officers to ensure awareness, enrolment, and coverage of all left-out eligible individuals.

"Ensure proactive outreach, accurate beneficiary identification, and regular follow-ups to achieve time-bound saturation under these schemes. Mobilise field functionaries and maintain close inter-departmental coordination to deliver results on the ground," the DC directed.

He particularly emphasised the Branch Heads to facilitate the registration of MGNREGA job card holders, labour card holders, and Self-Help Group (SHG) members under these schemes, in coordination with line departments such as the Rural Development Department, Labour and Employment Department, and the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM).

Among others, the meeting was attended by the Assistant Commissioner Development Pulwama, Assistant Labour Commissioner Pulwama, District Coordinator NRLM Pulwama, Lead District Manager Pulwama, and Zonal and Branch Heads of various banks operating in the district.

02/08/2025

District admin Pulwama organises Entrepreneurship Mela under Mission YUVA

Mela aimed to empower youth through Innovation, Skill development & entrepreneurial exposure
District Administration Pulwama, in collaboration with the District Employment & Counselling Centre (DE&CC) and Government ITI Pulwama, today organised a Capacity Building Entrepreneurship Mela under the flagship Mission YUVA initiative at the Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Pulwama.

The mela was aimed at empowering youth by enhancing their entrepreneurial aptitude, promoting innovation, and sensitising them to the wide array of government support systems available for aspiring entrepreneurs.

During the event, a series of expert-led sessions were held where resource persons and experts shared valuable insights on topics including the entrepreneurial mindset, startup ecosystem, financial access, government schemes, marketing strategies, and the role of innovation in building successful enterprises.

A key highlight of the programme was the student-led entrepreneurial exhibition, where students displayed innovative business ideas, functional prototypes, and creative solutions. The stalls offered a unique opportunity for practical learning, encouraging participants to apply their knowledge and receive expert feedback in a real-world setting.

The event witnessed active participation of various officers and institutional representatives including the Assistant Commissioner Development, Pulwama; Assistant Director Employment, Pulwama; Superintendent ITI, Pulwama; District Nodal Officer, JKEDI, Pulwama; Career Counselling Officers and Employment Officers DE&CC; and experts from Government Polytechnic College Pulwama

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