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EAPs in Leh, Kargil and Kupwara
In the last two months, three programmes were organized at National Institute of
Electronics & Information Technology (NIEIT), Leh; (NIEIT), Kargil, and Govt. Degree
College, Kupwara, on 28th June, 1st July and 25th July respectively.

Chief Guest of the 98th EAP at Leh, Shri Ghulam Mehdi, Hon'ble Executive Councillor,
Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) addressed the participants. Also
present on the occasion were first Lady of Ladakh, Smt. Neelam Mishra; Shri Phuntsog
Toldhan, Director, NIELIT and Smt. Stanzin Donsal from UT Secretariat Leh Ladakh.

Shri Ghulam Mehdi, said, “Entrepreneurship stands as a beacon of hope for
economic empowerment, especially for women in regions like Leh and Kargil. The
women here possess immense potential and resilience, and through this
programme, they will learn to use their skills and thrive as entrepreneurs.”

First lady of Ladakh, Smt. Neelam Mishra addressing the aspiring women
entrepreneurs. Smt. Mishra said, “By empowering women with necessary skills
and knowledge, we can drive economic growth and improve socio-economic
conditions of our region. I am optimistic that this programme will pave the way for
numerous successful women-led enterprises in Ladakh, contributing to the overall
development of our community.”

Shri Phuntsog Toldhan, opined, “This initiative is a golden opportunity for the
women of Ladakh to explore entrepreneurship as a career path. The training and
insights provided through this programme will be invaluable in helping them
harness their potential, innovate and become entrepreneurs.”

(L-R; 2nd row from top); Shri
Shrikant Balasaheb Suse, IAS,
Deputy Commissioner/CEO
(LAHDC), Kargil; Shri Mohd
Jaffer Akhoon, Hon’ble
Chairman / Chief Executive
Councilor, LAHDC - Kargil; Shri
A. Asholi Chalai, Hon’ble Joint
S e c r e t a r y , N a t i o n a l
Commission for Women, seen
with the participants of the
EAP, Kargil.

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