JKEDI Rajouri Concludes Six-Day Management Development Programme Under RAMP Scheme

Rajouri, 7 Nov 2026: The District Centre of Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), Rajouri, successfully concluded its six-day Management Development Programme (MDP–13 & 14) under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Scheme on Friday. The programme was organised in collaboration with the Handicrafts Department, Rajouri, with the objective of strengthening the managerial, technical and entrepreneurial capabilities of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs in the district.

A total of 42 participants, including two male trainees, underwent intensive training during the programme, which primarily focused on enhancing entrepreneurial skills and empowering women through practical knowledge and business-oriented guidance.

The trainees received comprehensive exposure to key aspects of entrepreneurship, including business planning, financial management, marketing strategies, awareness about various government schemes and measures for ensuring the long-term sustainability of enterprises.

Throughout the six-day programme, participants demonstrated keen enthusiasm and actively engaged in interactive sessions, group discussions and practical exercises, making the training programme informative, participatory and outcome-oriented.

During the programme, Mr. Arif Ahmad Khan, Communication Officer, JKEDI, virtually reviewed the overall progress, interacted with the trainees and emphasised the importance of developing a positive entrepreneurial mindset. He encouraged participants to think creatively, identify challenges as opportunities, build self-confidence and demonstrate the courage required to transform innovative ideas into successful business ventures.

Mr. Hilal Ahmad Rather, Designated Trainer, imparted in-depth knowledge of entrepreneurship and provided valuable guidance to participants throughout the six-day training programme.

Addressing the participants on the concluding day, Mehraj Ud Din Bhat, District Nodal Officer, JKEDI Rajouri, appreciated the enthusiasm, dedication and active participation of the trainees. He urged them to effectively utilise the knowledge and skills acquired during the programme to establish new enterprises and strengthen their existing business ventures.

He further emphasised that such capacity-building initiatives play a significant role in promoting self-employment, encouraging women entrepreneurship and strengthening the local economy by creating sustainable livelihood opportunities.

The successful conclusion of MDP–13 & 14 marks another step towards nurturing entrepreneurial talent in Rajouri and promoting a culture of innovation, self-reliance and enterprise development across the district.