KHADI Bringing Smile by Creating Employment in Kargil-Leh
September 22, 2023
  • Circulation
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
Organiser
  • ‌
  • Bharat
    • Assam
    • Bihar
    • Chhattisgarh
    • Jharkhand
    • Maharashtra
    • View All States
  • World
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • North America
    • South America
    • Africa
    • Australia
    • Global Commons
  • G20
  • Editorial
  • Analysis
  • Opinion
  • International
  • More
    • Sports
    • Defence
    • RSS in News
    • Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
    • Politics
    • Vocal4Local
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Special Report
    • Culture
    • Sci & Tech
    • Entertainment
    • Education
    • Books
    • Interviews
    • Travel
    • Law
    • Health
    • Obituary
    • Podcast
MAGAZINE
No Result
View All Result
  • ‌
  • Bharat
    • Assam
    • Bihar
    • Chhattisgarh
    • Jharkhand
    • Maharashtra
    • View All States
  • World
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • North America
    • South America
    • Africa
    • Australia
    • Global Commons
  • G20
  • Editorial
  • Analysis
  • Opinion
  • International
  • More
    • Sports
    • Defence
    • RSS in News
    • Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
    • Politics
    • Vocal4Local
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Special Report
    • Culture
    • Sci & Tech
    • Entertainment
    • Education
    • Books
    • Interviews
    • Travel
    • Law
    • Health
    • Obituary
    • Podcast
No Result
View All Result
Organiser
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Bharat
  • World
  • G20
  • Editorial
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Culture
  • Defence
  • International Edition
  • RSS in News
  • Magazine
Home Bharat

KHADI Bringing Smile by Creating Employment in Kargil-Leh

KHADI Bringing Smile by Creating Employment in Kargil-Leh

by WEB DESK
Nov 3, 2020, 11:16 am IST
in Bharat
FacebookTwitterWhatsAppTelegramEmail
 
 
 
 

a_1  H x W: 0 x
 
 
The calm and quaint Himalayan terrains of Kargil and Leh are booming with production activities as a result of the self-sustainable employment created by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) in the region.
 
Since the year 2017-18, KVIC has set up nearly 1000 different small and medium manufacturing units under its flagship Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) scheme in Kargil and Leh creating over 8200 employments for local youths in just three-and-half years and released margin money to the tune of Rs 32.35 crore since 2017-18 to support these units.
 
From cement blocks manufacturing to the manufacturing of iron and steel items, automobile repair workshops, tailoring units, wooden furniture manufacturing units, wood carving units, cyber cafe, beauty parlours and manufacturing of gold jewellery etc. are the few which the KVIC has supported thus enabling the locals to earn a respectable livelihood. Even during the first six months of 2020-21, which has been marred by the Covid-19 lockdown, KVIC helped locals to set up 26 new projects in Kargil and 24 new projects in Leh in different sectors that created 350 jobs in the two regions.
 
Notably, KVIC is the nodal implementing agency for the PMEGP scheme. From 2017-18 to 2020-21 (up to September 30), KVIC established 802 projects in Kargil and 191 projects in Leh region creating 6781 jobs in Kargil and 1421 employment in Leh respectively. While KVIC disbursed Rs 26.67 crore as margin money for these projects in Kargil, it disbursed Rs 5.68 crore in the Leh region during this period.
 
KVIC Chairman Vinai Kumar Saxena attributed this employment spree in Kargil and Leh to the Prime Minister’s vision for all-round development of the environmentally challenging Leh-Ladakh region which is accessible only six months in a year. “Kargil and Leh have shown immense potential for sustaining various manufacturing activities. Leh and Kargil remain disconnected from the rest parts of the country for almost six months. However, these production units will ensure local availability of goods in these regions throughout the year,” Saxena said.
 
The beneficiaries in Kargil and Leh expressed happiness, saying they did not have to flock to other states in search of jobs after they started their production units. And this not only created self-employment for them but also created job opportunities for many other unemployed youths in the region.
 
Mohammad Bakir, a resident of village Minji in Kargil started cement block bricks production unit with the initial loan of Rs 10 lakh, is now registering the annual turnover of Rs 52 lakh. He has employed 8 persons in his manufacturing unit. Similarly, Ismail Nasiri, engaged with the production of iron and steel items, began his unit in Village Poyen in Kargil with Rs 25 lakh, has employed 10 persons and is registering the turnover of Rs 76 lakh.
 
The employment spree has also prompted local women to take up self-employment proactively who were otherwise reluctant to moving out and working independently. Supported by KVIC, a number of women entrepreneurs are successfully operating cutting, tailoring units and beauty parlours in these districts.
 
Hamida Banoo, a woman entrepreneur in Baroo in Kargil, took up cutting tailoring activity and went on to employ 3 other women with her unit. Hamida’s annual turnover to have reached Rs 12 lakh.
 
It is pertinent to mention that the development of Leh-Ladakh region has been the prime objective of the Central Government. Special thrust has been given on creation of local employment in the region ever since its bifurcation from Jammu & Kashmir in 2019.
Source: PIB
ShareTweetSendShareSend
Previous News

Covid-19: Indian Naval Ship Airavat reaches Port Sudan with food aid as part of ?Mission Sagar-II?

Next News

Pak faces another embarrassment, finishes last in IPU poll table

Related News

BJP workers thank PM Modi after passing of Women’s Reservation Bill, celebrations at party HQ in Delhi

BJP workers thank PM Modi after passing of Women’s Reservation Bill, celebrations at party HQ in Delhi

“Almost like taking out something from freezer,” Ex-ISRO chief on ‘waking up’ Chandrayaan 3’s Vikram, Pragyan

“Almost like taking out something from freezer,” Ex-ISRO chief on ‘waking up’ Chandrayaan 3’s Vikram, Pragyan

Canada: “No place for hate,” Public Safety Ministry after threats to Hindu-Canadians

Canada: “No place for hate,” Public Safety Ministry after threats to Hindu-Canadians

Assam: Passenger tries to open emergency exit midair; gets arrested at Agartala Airport

Assam: Passenger tries to open emergency exit midair; gets arrested at Agartala Airport

Indian Air Force to celebrate 76th anniversary of Jammu & Kashmir’s accession

Indian Air Force to celebrate 76th anniversary of Jammu & Kashmir’s accession

“Modi hai toh mumkin hai not a mere saying”: Leaders hail passage of Women’s Reservation Bill

“Modi hai toh mumkin hai not a mere saying”: Leaders hail passage of Women’s Reservation Bill

Load More

Comments

The comments posted here/below/in the given space are not on behalf of Organiser. The person posting the comment will be in sole ownership of its responsibility. According to the central government's IT rules, obscene or offensive statement made against a person, religion, community or nation is a punishable offense, and legal action would be taken against people who indulge in such activities.

Latest News

BJP workers thank PM Modi after passing of Women’s Reservation Bill, celebrations at party HQ in Delhi

BJP workers thank PM Modi after passing of Women’s Reservation Bill, celebrations at party HQ in Delhi

“Almost like taking out something from freezer,” Ex-ISRO chief on ‘waking up’ Chandrayaan 3’s Vikram, Pragyan

“Almost like taking out something from freezer,” Ex-ISRO chief on ‘waking up’ Chandrayaan 3’s Vikram, Pragyan

Canada: “No place for hate,” Public Safety Ministry after threats to Hindu-Canadians

Canada: “No place for hate,” Public Safety Ministry after threats to Hindu-Canadians

Assam: Passenger tries to open emergency exit midair; gets arrested at Agartala Airport

Assam: Passenger tries to open emergency exit midair; gets arrested at Agartala Airport

Indian Air Force to celebrate 76th anniversary of Jammu & Kashmir’s accession

Indian Air Force to celebrate 76th anniversary of Jammu & Kashmir’s accession

“Modi hai toh mumkin hai not a mere saying”: Leaders hail passage of Women’s Reservation Bill

“Modi hai toh mumkin hai not a mere saying”: Leaders hail passage of Women’s Reservation Bill

Ganesh Chaturthi: 51 kg Modak offered to Bhagwan Ganesh in Bihar’s Gaya

Ganesh Chaturthi: 51 kg Modak offered to Bhagwan Ganesh in Bihar’s Gaya

Canada fails to provide evidence on Nijjar killing, despite claims of having proof

Canada fails to provide evidence on Nijjar killing, despite claims of having proof

Women’s Reservation Bill first piece of legislation to be passed by new Parliament

Women’s Reservation Bill first piece of legislation to be passed by new Parliament

Book Review: How Ajay became  Yogi Adityanath

Book Review: How Ajay became Yogi Adityanath

  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Cookie Policy
  • Refund and Cancellation
  • Delivery and Shipping

© Bharat Prakashan (Delhi) Limited.
Tech-enabled by Ananthapuri Technologies

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Bharat
    • Assam
    • Bihar
    • Chhattisgarh
    • Jharkhand
    • Maharashtra
    • View All States
  • World
    • Asia
    • Africa
    • North America
    • South America
    • Europe
    • Australia
    • Global Commons
  • Editorial
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Defence
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Business
  • RSS in News
  • Entertainment
  • More ..
    • Sci & Tech
    • Vocal4Local
    • Special Report
    • Education
    • Books
    • Interviews
    • Travel
    • Health
    • Politics
    • Law
    • Economy
    • Obituary
    • Podcast
  • Subscribe Magazine
  • Advertise
  • Circulation
  • Careers
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Policies & Terms
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookie Policy
    • Refund and Cancellation
    • Terms of Use

© Bharat Prakashan (Delhi) Limited.
Tech-enabled by Ananthapuri Technologies