: In order to review the progress on the implementation of Mission Yuva, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, at the Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex here today.

During the meeting, DC took a detailed appraisal of the progress and performance of the Small Business Development Units (SBDUs) and Business Help Desks (BHDs) established under Mission Yuva. He also assessed the roles, achievements, and impact of the Yuva Doots on the ground.

At the outset, DC underscored the importance of seamless coordination among various departments to provide comprehensive support to Nano-Enterprises and MSMEs. He highlighted that the initiative represents a vital step towards boosting self-employment and entrepreneurship across Srinagar district.

Deputy Director Employment provided an overview of the structure, roles, and responsibilities of BDUs and BHDs, stressing their significance in facilitating entrepreneurship, business development, and financial linkages.

All stakeholders actively engaged in the deliberations, sharing insights into their respective roles in strengthening the business support ecosystem at both district and sub-division levels.

It was informed during the meeting that a total of 190 Yuva Doots have been appointed for District Srinagar, covering all 74 electoral wards. In each ward, three Yuva Doots have been assigned, ensuring coverage of at least four polling booths per Doot. Additionally, 100 Yuva Doots have been placed on the reserve list to meet future deployment needs or replacements.

These Yuva Doots have been strategically deployed to cover and engage with 30,000 potential entrepreneurs, who were identified during a baseline survey conducted by the Department of Labour and Employment in January 2025. This survey provided critical insights into the entrepreneurial potential across the district and forms the foundation of outreach efforts under Mission Yuva.

Assessing the current performance of the Yuva Doots, DC directed the SBDU, District Srinagar to conduct special training sessions for all appointed Yuva Doots. The purpose of this training is to enhance their capacity and ensure the effective on-ground implementation of Mission Yuva initiatives.

Dr Bilal emphasized that continuous training and monitoring will help in optimizing the impact of Mission Yuva, fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in District Srinagar.

The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Rifat Aftab Qureshi; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Aadil Fareed; Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar; SDM East, Zubair Ahmad; Deputy Director Employment, Dr. Sheeba; DSEO, Shah Ismail Bangroo and other senior officers, besides the Yuva Doots.