Women entrepreneurs are shaping future of J&K: LG Sinha
Attends ET’s Women Conclave 2024
Gurugram (Haryana): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha saluted the ‘Nari Shakti’ and lauded women’s significant contribution in growth journey of “Naya Jammu Kashmir” as he attended the ET Women Conclave-2024 organized by The Times Group, at Gurugram, an official press release informed.
It said on the occasion, highlighting women-led development in Jammu & Kashmir, the LG said the women entrepreneurship in rural and far-flung areas of the Union Territory is enabling Nari Shakti to foster change at the grassroots.
“Women entrepreneurs are shaping the future of J&K. We are witnessing extraordinary accomplishments in ITeS, MSMEs, service sector, agro-based industry and Handicrafts because of women entrepreneurs’ single-minded pursuit of excellence and hard work,” the LG said.
The LG reiterated the commitment of the UT administration to create an enabling environment for the socio-economic empowerment of women.
“Today, our Nari Shakti is scripting new history in every sector. From academics to sports, from crafts to start-ups, our daughters are leading by example and are inspiring others through their remarkable achievements,” he said.
At the ET Women Conclave 2024, the LG also talked about the programmes being run by the universities and higher education institutions of the UT focusing on skilling and upskilling of women.
“Our prime objective is to achieve gender equality in education,” the LG added.
