DODA: In a significant stride towards youth empowerment and employment generation, the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) today approved 514 loan cases under the Mission YUVA. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner (Chairman DLIC Mission YUVA) Harvinder Singh.
With this latest approval, the cumulative number of sanctioned cases under Mission YUVA has reached 1396, which accounts for nearly 70% of the total applications received in the district — marking a milestone in fostering entrepreneurship, skill development, and sustainable livelihood opportunities for the youth of Doda.
The meeting was attended by DLIC members including Additional District Development Commissioner (Nodal Officer, Mission YUVA)Roshan Lal ; Deputy Director Employment, Rafiq Ahmad Jaral; General Manager, DIC Doda and others.
The session commenced with a comprehensive briefing by the Deputy Director Employment. He presented the latest status report of Mission YUVA in the district. The report included the number of applications received and verified on the Mission YUVA portal as well as the DPRs prepared and verified by Small Business Development Unit (SBDU) members.
Addressing the Committee, the Deputy Commissioner reiterated that Mission YUVA is not just a loan scheme but a holistic platform aimed at cultivating entrepreneurship, innovation, and self-reliance among the youth. He emphasized continuous capacity-building, mentoring, and handholding support, along with structured monitoring to ensure the sustainability of the sanctioned ventures.
Concluding the session, Deputy Director Employment extended a heartfelt vote of thanks to the Chair and all participating members, lauding their commitment, cooperation and dedicated efforts towards the successful execution of Mission YUVA initiatives in Doda district.
