Felicitates Women Achievers
To commemorate International Women’s Day, a celebratory programme was organized today in
Anantnag, bringing together a vibrant community of female entrepreneurs, Self-Help Group (SHG)
National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), served as a platform to recognize the pivotal role of women
Zargar, LDM Anantnag Mohammad Shafi and Director RSETI Mushtaq Ahmad besides officials from
NRLM and Centre for Financial Literacy were also present.
District Development Manager NABARD, Rouf Zargar inaugurated the session by detailing the NABARDs
strategic role in rural women’s empowerment, specifically highlighting the success of the SHG-Bank
Linkage Programme and support to SHGs through mEDP and LEDP programmes.. LDM addressed the
participants by providing a comprehensive roadmap of “bankable” credit schemes, such as Mudra and
PMEGP, urging women to leverage formal banking channels to scale their micro-enterprises. Additionally,
the Director of RSETI emphasized the critical importance of vocational training, outlining the various
skill-development courses offered at the institute that transform traditional craft into sustainable, modern
businesses.
The celebration concluded with a felicitation ceremony, where five prominent women achievers from the
district were honoured by NABARD for their exemplary success in local industry and social leadership.
Officials from the NRLM were also present to provide technical guidance, reinforcing their commitment
to providing continuous handholding and market access for rural products. The event served as both a
recognition of past milestones and a forward-looking seminar, ensuring that the female artisans of
Anantnag are equipped with the financial literacy and technical expertise needed to thrive in a competitive
economy.
