 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 11: Minister for Agriculture Production and Rural Development Department & Panchayati Raj, Javed Ahmad Dar, today lauded the transformative impact of ambitious Himayat scheme, emphasising its pivotal role in empowering youth for job market.
Speaking at the Alumni Meet 2025 of Himayat where several beneficiaries shared their success stories, the Minister highlighted the often-overlooked struggles behind every achievement. "Every success story has a struggle behind it. While people notice the glamorous outcomes, the hard work and challenges faced to reach there remain untold. Today, the children sharing their success stories have shown us that struggle shapes identity and teaches valuable life lessons," maintained the Minister.
Javed Dar, who is also Minister for Election and Cooperative departments, remarked that successful implementation of Himayat scheme is proving a game changer for social and economic upliftment of youth particularly in rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir. He stressed on upskilling of youth in tune with the latest job market trends for better employment prospects.
The Minister outlined that the Himayat scheme must be promoted extensively, particularly in rural areas. "Those seeking jobs will benefit immensely if they are skilled and trained, enabling them to earn their livelihood," he added.
Javed Dar urged for greater accountability and a widened scope to strengthen capacity-building initiatives. He also emphasised the importance of skill development in a rapidly growing nation. "India, with its population of 1.5 billion, is among the fastest-growing developed nations. The coming years will bring numerous job opportunities, and it is essential to prepare individuals through training and skill development," the Minister stated.
The Minister called on district-level officers to ensure widespread promotion of the scheme, especially in rural areas. "Extensive promotion is critical to ensure that more youth benefit from the scheme. The Himayat initiative has the potential to produce countless success stories in the future, he said.
Reflecting on the government's efforts in the past two and a half months, the Minister reaffirmed the commitment to public welfare. "We have worked tirelessly to ensure that every welfare scheme reaches the people with full dedication. Himayat is an extremely important project, and as it progresses, we will address any shortcomings and challenges to make it a success," he assured.
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