Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) on Monday commenced the third batch of Management Development Programs (MDPs) in 8 districts of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme. The initiative is funded by the Union Ministry of MSME and is being implemented in the Union Territory by the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir. The Management Development Programmes (MDPs) were inaugurated in district Anantnag, Bandipora, Baramulla, Budgam Ganderbal, Kathua, Poonch and Ramban. A total of 160 candidates including 140 women have been registered for the MDP, who shall undergo a 30-hour training over the next six days.
At Baramulla, the program was inaugurated by Sh. Javaid Ahmad Ganaie, Principal Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Baramulla. At Ganderbal, the program was inaugurated by Smt. Sameera Siraj, Associate Professor and In-charge Incubation Cell, Government Degree College, Ganderbal. At Ramban, the program was inaugurated by Sh. Irshad Hussain, Block Program Manager, National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), Ramban. At Anantnag, Bandipora, Budgam, Kathua, and Poonch, the MDPs were inaugurated by the respective JKEDI course teams.
The MDPs coordinated by JKEDI District Centres has participation from the local MSMEs, who will be provided with the real time know-how of running and managing the businesses. The programme will help the MSMEs of the area to enhance their skills and interact with the experts from different line departments.
The program aims to strengthen managerial, financial and strategic skills of entrepreneurs and small business owners, empowering them to scale up operations, enhance competitiveness, and create sustainable enterprises. This flagship initiative is being implemented in alignment with the broader objectives of the Government of India's RAMP program to bolster the MSME ecosystem.
The MDP curriculum has been meticulously designed by subject matter experts and includes modules on business planning, marketing strategies, digital tools, financial literacy, compliance, innovation, and leadership. The program also includes mentorship sessions, case studies, and hands-on workshops to provide real-world insights.
Over the next six days, the participating local entrepreneurs, MSME operators, and aspiring business leaders will engage with industry professionals, JKEDI faculty, and certified trainers in an interactive learning environment. The simultaneous launch of MDPs in 8 districts ensures equitable access to resources and training opportunities, particularly in remote and underdeveloped areas. The MDPs under RAMP initiative in the remaining twelve districts of Jammu and Kashmir shall also begin shortly.
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