ENA MSME 2026-04-17 12:48:03 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Srinagar, Apr 17 (KNN)</strong> The Mission YUVA (Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan) is being implemented as a flagship initiative by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir to promote entrepreneurship and generate employment among youth in the Union Territory.<br /> <br /> <strong>Capacity building and institutional support</strong><br /> As part of capacity-building efforts, a two-day training programme for members of Small Business Development Units (SBDUs) and Block Handholding Desks (BHDs) was held at Indian Institute of Management Jammu on April 15 16, 2026.<br /> <br /> The sessions covered key areas such as entrepreneurial mindset development, preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), credit facilitation, MSME support and onboarding on digital seller platforms. <br /> <br /> Experts from institutions including National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Jammu and Kashmir Bank, Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) and BISAG-N participated in the programme.<br /> <br /> <strong>Targets, incentives and ecosystem development</strong><br /> The multi-year programme aims to establish around 1.37 lakh enterprises and create approximately 4.25 lakh jobs over a five-year period by encouraging youth to transition from job seekers to job creators.<br /> <br /> The scheme targets individuals aged 18 35 and provides a range of support measures, including financial assistance, training and mentoring. Under the initiative, capital subsidies of up to Rs 1 lakh or 25 percent of the project cost are offered for new enterprises, with higher benefits of up to 30 per cent extended to women and persons with disabilities.<br /> <br /> Mission YUVA also focuses on building a support ecosystem through structured training, business mentoring and facilitation by designated Yuva Doots. Special outreach initiatives such as Roz-e-YUVA and Udyami YUVA Day are being organised to connect aspiring entrepreneurs with financial institutions and support agencies.<br /> <br /> <strong>Focus on economic transformation</strong><br /> The programme aims to strengthen local entrepreneurship, improve market linkages and enhance employability through targeted skill development interventions.<br /> <br /> Officials emphasised the need for coordinated efforts to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem and ensure effective handholding of aspiring entrepreneurs.<br /> <br /> The initiative is expected to play a key role in fostering a vibrant enterprise ecosystem and driving economic transformation in Jammu and Kashmir.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 45825 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/msme/mission-yuva-targets-425-lakh-jobs-through-137-lakh-enterprises-in-jk 2026-04-17 12:48:03 knnindia.co.in