Srinagar, June 20: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday said the Jammu and Kashmir administration is empowering the youth of Jammu and Kashmir.
Speaking at the ‘Empowering Youth, Transforming J&K’ programme in Srinagar, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said, “Under the guidance of PM, J&K administration is empowering youth with skills for Viksit Bharat.”
He said that today, higher education institutions and government agencies are providing them with the necessary resources, opportunities, and support to realise their full potential and contribute to nation-building.
“Grateful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for gracing the inaugural ceremony of ‘Empowering Youth, Transforming J&K’ and dedicating a host of projects in critical sectors like water, roadways, health, and agriculture,” the LG said.
He said that in the pursuit of building a bright and empowered future for the young generation, the J&K administration had undertaken a series of ambitious initiatives focused on skill development, innovation, research and providing them all the necessary support to build start-ups.
“In the past 4 years, multifaceted strategies have led to notable advancements in youth entrepreneurship. More than 40,000 youth were employed in the government service over the past 4 years,” the LG said. “We are working with dedication to unlock the potential of our youth so that they can contribute towards inclusive growth and prosperity of J&K.”