22/09/2025
Help Desk Day under Mission YUVA Organized across District Doda
Doda, September 22, 2025: In compliance with the directives of the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, Help Desk Day (HDD) was observed under Mission YUVA at all Sub-Divisional headquarters across District Doda.
The central program was held at the District Headquarters under the chairmanship of ACR Doda, Sh. Ashraf Parvaiz, JKAS. On this occasion, the Deputy Director Employment Doda, Mr. Rafiq Ahmad Jaral, JKAS, presented a succinct exposition on the vision, objectives, and manifold benefits of Mission YUVA, a scheme crafted to galvanize entrepreneurship and empower aspirants throughout the Union Territory.
Simultaneous events were convened at ADC Office Bhaderwah, SDM Office Assar, Gandoh, and Thathri, where Sh. Sunil Bhutyal, JKAS; Sh. Ashok Singh Katoch, JKAS; Sh. Arun Badyal, JKAS; and Sh. Sheetal Sharma, JKAS respectively presided over the proceedings. Officers at these venues heard public grievances and ensured expeditious redressal.
Across all locations, nearly sixty submissions were recorded, chiefly relating to DPR preparation, sanction/disbursement at the banking echelon, and other queries under Mission YUVA. Participants were sensitized and apprised of the scheme’s role in catalyzing transformation in the lives of emerging entrepreneurs through its diverse components. Notably, about 500 citizens attended these events, reflecting strong community engagement and growing public interest in the programme.
These events were organized under the aegis and guidance of District Development Commissioner Doda, Sh. Harvinder Singh, IAS, and Mission Director Mission YUVA, Sh. Shahzad Alam, IAS.
Alongside the administrative leadership, members of the Business Help Desk (BHD), officials from the Agriculture Department, and representatives of J&K Bank also marked their presence.
The Help Desk Day formed a pivotal component of the ongoing Seva Pakhwada 2025, which is slated to culminate on October 2, 2025, signifying a noteworthy stride in public engagement, grievance resolution, and entrepreneurial empowerment.
Dipr Doda Directorate of Employment JKUT