JAMMU: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, on Tuesday, met a delegation of the FICCI Ladies Organisation at the Civil Secretariat here.
The delegation raised a range of issues concerning the promotion of women-led enterprises, skill development and greater economic participation of women across Jammu and Kashmir. They also suggested measures to enhance the institutional support and improve market access for women entrepreneurs.
The Minister assured the delegation that their concerns would be addressed in a time-bound manner. He said the government is focused on creating an enabling environment for women entrepreneurs through the targeted initiatives, improved access to finance and capacity-building programmes.
Emphasising inclusive growth, Javid Dar said women are key drivers of economic development and their active participation is essential for sustainable progress, particularly in rural areas.
He also highlighted the ongoing efforts aimed at boosting the entrepreneurship and livelihood opportunities adding that the Omar Abdullah government is committed to ensure that women receive adequate support to expand and sustain their enterprises.
