JAMMU, Aug 20: Government College for Women, Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu, in collaboration with the Employment Office, Jammu, organized an awareness programme on Udyam Jagriti 5.0 and Mission Yuvaunder the able guidance of Prof. Dr. Shalini Sharma with the objective of sensitizing students about entrepreneurship, self-employment, skill development and various opportunities available to young people for building sustainable careers.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Shalini Sharma emphasized the need to equip students with the knowledge, skills and confidence required to navigate the changing employment landscape.
She highlighted that entrepreneurship and self-employment are increasingly important avenues for young people and encouraged students to make the best use of government initiatives such as Udyam Jagriti 5.0 and Mission Yuva. She urged the students to move beyond traditional career choices, nurture innovative ideas and develop an entrepreneurial spirit.
The programme aimed at creating awareness among students about the importance of developing an entrepreneurial mindset and exploring avenues beyond conventional employment. The resource persons from the Employment Office Navdeep Kour- counselling Head, Akash Sharma- BHD Lead, Tahir- BHD Coordinator, Varsha-SBDU Coordinator apprised the students about various government initiatives and schemes designed to promote entrepreneurship, skill enhancement, employment generation and financial independence among youth.
Speaking on the occasion, the resource persons highlighted the significance of Udyam Jagriti 5.0 in encouraging aspiring entrepreneurs to identify opportunities, develop innovative ideas and transform them into viable enterprises. The students were also informed about the importance of acquiring relevant skills, understanding market requirements and making informed career choices. There was also a Hackathon Awareness session wherein students can submit their innovative business ideas.
The Mission Yuva initiative was also discussed, with emphasis on empowering young people through entrepreneurship, employment and skill development opportunities. The programme encouraged students to become proactive in identifying career pathways and to take advantage of government-supported schemes and institutional support available for youth.
The faculty members interacted with the resource persons and students, and the participants raised queries regarding entrepreneurship, skill training, employment opportunities and government schemes. The interactive session helped students gain a better understanding of the avenues available to them for pursuing self-employment and entrepreneurial ventures.
The programme concluded with a message that today’s youth can contribute significantly to economic growth and nation building by becoming skilled, innovative, self-reliant and responsible citizens. The programme was organized by coordinator career counselling and Placement cell Dr. Pavanjeet Bali and Incubation and Innovation Cell coordinator Prof. Balbir Kumar. The programme was attended by faculty members and students of the college.