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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
'Historic steps taken to make youth self-reliant and capable': Uttarakhand CM Dhami applauds PM Modi on 11 years of NDA
on Friday applauded prime minister on the completion of 11 years of the NDA government and stated that steps had been taken to make the youth self-reliant and capable. In a post on social media X, the CM wrote that several youth employment schemes had helped people become job creators and brought the country to the global stage under the leadership of the PM. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "In the last 11 years, under the leadership of the respected prime minister Shri@narendramodiji, historic steps have been taken to make the youth self-reliant and capable. Schemes like Startup India, , Skill India, National Education Policy and have not only provided employment opportunities to the youth but have also moved them forward in the direction of becoming job creators. Today, the youth of India is making its mark not only in the country but also on the global stage, so the credit for this goes to the visionary thinking of the Honourable prime minister," Dhami wrote in a post. Further, he wrote that the Uttarakhand government had helped the youth become self-reliant by recruiting them under several schemes and government jobs. "Following the footsteps of the Central Government, our government has done unprecedented work towards youth welfare. Record number of recruitments in government jobs and various schemes like Mukhyamantri Swarojgar Yojana, Mukhyamantri Medhavi Chhatra Protsahan Scholarship Scheme have paved the way for the youth of the state to become self-reliant," the post further read. Earlier in the day, the PM, highlighting the continuous efforts of his government to empower youth, said that it was a matter of "great" happiness that the youth were playing a leading role in nation-building. In a post on X, the prime minister said that with the new education policy and focus on skill development and start-ups, the youth of the country have become important partners in the resolution of 'Developed India'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "In the last 11 years, our government has made continuous efforts to empower the youth. With the new education policy and focus on skill development and start-ups, our youth have become important partners in the resolution of 'Developed India'. It is a matter of great happiness for us that today the youth of the country is playing a leading role in nation building," 's post on X read. The year 2025 marks 11 years of prime minister Narendra Modi's government. The centre, on this occasion, released an ebook highlighting its achievements over the last 11 years.
United News of India
06-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
MSME units should stay aligned with market demands: Yogi
Lucknow, May 6 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday emphasised the need for continuous upskilling and modernisation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) units in Uttar Pradesh in line with evolving market demands. While reviewing the functioning of the MSME Department, the CM said, "As the state hosts the country's largest MSME base, it is important to adopt a robust strategy to build the capacity of youth engaged in this sector. Aspiring entrepreneurs under the 'CM-YUVA' scheme must undergo comprehensive and high-quality training before being granted loans." He said that MSMEs drive grassroots economic activities and serve as anchor units for large-scale industries. "With around 96 lakh active MSME units, contributing approximately 46 percent to the state's total exports and generating direct and indirect employment for over 1.65 crore people," he said. Yogi called for strengthening the sector strategically to fulfil the vision of 'Vocal for Local', 'Local to Global' and 'Brand UP'. Calling the present situation ideal for gaining global recognition for UP's traditional craftsmanship, agro-based products and innovation-led enterprises, he directed that all state schemes prioritise economic empowerment of youth, women, entrepreneurs and rural communities. He stressed the need to monitor these initiatives regularly to ensure effective implementation. During the review of self-employment initiatives, it was informed that in FY 2023-24, over 3.21 lakh youth registered under the 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan' (CM YUVA) and more than 56,000 applications were received. The CM directed that timely loan disbursement be ensured in line with the annual target of one lakh beneficiaries and that coordination with banking institutions be strengthened. He reiterated that proper training for selected applicants is essential before the release of funds. During the review meeting, he was informed that under the Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana, the number of trained artisans and toolkit distributions has seen a significant jump, from 7,600 beneficiaries in 2018-19 to over 75,000 in 2023-24. Emphasising the scheme's growing impact, Yogi directed the officials to expand its coverage further, ensure the quality of training and maintain the strength and usefulness of the toolkits provided. Highlighting innovative infrastructure models for MSMEs, he praised the flattened factory complex as an effective approach to facilitate multi-unit industrial operations in limited urban spaces. Citing Kanpur as a successful example, he recommended replicating the model in other cities and involving the private sector as an active partner. Providing updates on the Mukhyamantri Swarojgar Yojana, the officials informed that margin money worth Rs 760 crore has been disbursed against over 31,000 applications, creating approximately 2.5 lakh jobs. Discussing the progress of the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative, the CM noted its pivotal role in reviving traditional crafts and small-scale industries across the state. "Since 2018, margin money of Rs 635 crore has been disbursed, alongside extensive support in training, marketing, design and technical assistance," he said. He directed the officials to enhance global branding, packaging and design of ODOP products to strengthen their competitiveness in international markets. It was also informed that UP leads the nation with 77 products receiving GI tags and GI registration is underway for an additional 25 products. A target has been set to secure GI tags for 75 more products in the current financial year. To boost awareness and marketability of GI-tagged items, Yogi directed that relevant entrepreneurs be registered as GI Authorised Users, helping preserve product authenticity and promote effective branding. UNI AB SJC
