He noted with satisfaction that much of the data aligns with
existing government records
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Jammu, Apr 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday chaired a
meeting to review the pre-launch preparations of Mission YUVA
(Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan)—a transformative initiative aimed at
empowering youth through entrepreneurship, skill development and
inclusive economic participation.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, Ministers Sakeena Itoo, Javed Ahmed Rana, Javed Ahmad Dar, and Satish Sharma. Also present were Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary Education Department Shantmanu, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Principal Secretary Finance, AGM NABARD, Vice Chancellors of various universities of J&K, Secretary Labour & Employment Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, and all Deputy Commissioners and other concerned attended the meeting both in person and via virtual mode.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah lauded the pathbreaking work undertaken by the Labour & Employment Department during the baseline household survey conducted across Jammu and Kashmir, said an official statement. He noted with satisfaction that much of the data aligns with existing government records.
He suggested that this data be shared across departments to ensure easy access and usability for formulating new schemes or refining those already in place. Secretary Labour & Employment, Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, presented a detailed overview of the survey findings, highlighting its focus on four foundational pillars—Culture, Capital, Capacity, and Connectivity. Mission YUVA envisions transforming Jammu & Kashmir into a vibrant entrepreneurial hub by unlocking the potential of its youth.