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Srinagar: A one-week Entrepreneurship–Management Development Programme (E-MDP) under the MSME scheme, titled “Eco Enterprises and Women Empowerment,” was successfully inaugurated at the Faculty of Forestry, Benhama.
The inaugural session commenced with welcome remarks by Dr. Sabeena Nabi, Training Coordinator and Assistant Professor, Division of Forest Biology and Tree Improvement. She expressed sincere gratitude to Vice Chancellor SKUAST-K Prof. Nazir Ganai, Prof. Haroon Naik, Prof. Rehaina Habib Kanth, Dean Faculty of Forestry Prof. A.H. Mughal, and Prof. P.A. Khan, Head of the Division, for their guidance, encouragement, and continued support.
The programme is being organised by the Division of Forest Biology and Tree Improvement and aims to promote eco-friendly entrepreneurship while strengthening livelihood opportunities for women.
While outlining the objectives of the programme, Dr. Sabeena Nabi highlighted the pivotal role of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in job creation, skill development, and women empowerment, describing MSMEs as the backbone of the Indian economy. She stressed the importance of women becoming self-reliant by forming Self-Help Groups (SHGs), establishing small cottage industries, and initiating botanical and eco-friendly enterprises as sustainable income-generation avenues.
The training programme is designed to empower women, particularly unemployed educated youth, by promoting sustainable and eco-friendly entrepreneurship as viable livelihood options. More than 25 participants from District Ganderbal, along with participants from the North Eastern region of India, are taking part in the programme. Faculty members of the Faculty of Forestry were also present during the inaugural session.
Addressing the participants, Dr. Sabeena Nabi emphasized the crucial role of women in sustainable resource management and eco-entrepreneurship, stating that women’s empowerment is essential for achieving ecological and economic balance. She also highlighted several women-centric government schemes, including Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), Mahila Coir Yojana, and the SAMARTH Initiative, which support skill development, entrepreneurship, and market access for women from rural and semi-urban areas.
During the session, Prof. Akhlaq Wani, Head, Division of Natural Resource Management (NRM), spoke on knitting, crocheting, tailoring, and handicrafts as eco-friendly enterprises with minimal environmental impact. Prof. Syed Naseem Geelani, Head, Division of Social and Basic Sciences (SBS), emphasized the importance of skill development, digital marketing, and the use of online platforms and social media for promoting small-scale businesses.
The inaugural programme concluded with a formal vote of thanks by Dr. Ashfaq Mir, Assistant Professor, Division of Forest Biology and Tree Improvement.
The week-long training will focus on eco-friendly product development, marketing strategies, financial management, hands-on training, and field visits. Experts from academia and industry will interact with participants, sharing practical knowledge and experiences.
The programme is expected to significantly benefit women entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs in the region by enhancing skills, promoting sustainable enterprises, and creating opportunities for networking and collaboration.
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