SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) has successfully concluded the sixth and seventh batches of Management Development Programmes (MDPs) in Baramulla, Shopian, Kupwara, Poonch and Budgam districts under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme.
The scheme is funded by the Ministry of MSME, Government of India, and implemented by the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
The six-day intensive MDPs were held at NRLM Cluster Level Federation Centre (CLF), Kahitangan, Baramulla, Kapran, Shopian, Tangnar Nagam, Budgam, DECC Kupwara and at JKEDI District Centre Poonch. A total of 153 aspiring and existing entrepreneurs completed the 30-hour structured training programme, which comprised expert interactions and field exposure visits.
Notably, 125 women entrepreneurs participated in the batches, marking a significant stride towards gender inclusivity in the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The programmes were conducted by the respective District Centres of JKEDI under the overall supervision of the Director, JKEDI.
The MDPs were designed to enhance managerial, financial and strategic competencies of participants, enabling them to scale up their enterprises, improve competitiveness and develop sustainable business models. The initiative aligns with the broader objectives of the RAMP programme, which seeks to strengthen and modernise the MSME ecosystem across the country.
The curriculum, developed by subject matter experts, covered key areas including business planning, marketing strategies, use of digital tools, financial literacy, statutory compliance, innovation and leadership development. The training also featured mentorship sessions, case studies, interactive discussions and hands-on workshops to provide participants with practical, real-world business insights.
Sector-specific sessions formed an important component of the MDPs, with experts from the District Industries Centres (DICs) and the Labour and Employment Department interacting with participants to share domain-specific guidance. In addition, field visits to successful enterprises were organised to provide firsthand exposure to operational best practices.
The programmes were regularly monitored by designated Range and Reviewing Officers, who interacted with participants to assess training quality and gather feedback, ensuring effective implementation and impact.
The successful conclusion of the MDPs reflects JKEDI’s continued commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and building local capacity to drive economic growth in Jammu and Kashmir.