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On January 16th, 2025, Hon'ble Chief Minister of J&K, Mr. Omar Abdullah, inaugurated the
programme from the Convocation Center in Jammu. In his address, he highlighted the
importance of women's financial independence, emphasizing its role in empowering individuals
and families and driving societal progress.
Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII addressed the participants at the valedictory function of
the programme and expressed sincere gratitude to the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Jammu &
Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, for his unwavering support to this vital initiative. Dr. Shukla
appreciated the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) for their outstanding
efforts in empowering women entrepreneurs across the region. He acknowledged the
significant female representation within the programme, highlighting the critical role of women
in driving economic growth and social development.
Role of Community Resource Persons - Enterprise Promotion (CRP-EPs) 5
The role of Community Resource Persons-Enterprise Promotion (CRP-EPs) under the
Startup Village Entrepreneurship Program (SVEP) is crucial in fostering rural
entrepreneurship. They conduct training sessions for Community-Based
Organizations (CBOs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Village Organizations (VOs), and
Cluster-Level Federations (CLFs), guiding them on enterprise development. They
facilitate entrepreneurship awareness, idea generation, and business planning
while providing general orientation, soft skills training, and field-based idea
validation. CRP-EPs support entrepreneurs in accessing loans, offer continuous
handholding during the startup phase, and track performance through the
Performance Tracking System (PTS) for six months. They establish market and
financial linkages, collaborate with banks, and update enterprise reports through
the Village Enterprise IT (VE IT) platform.

Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII addressed the participants at the valedictory
function of the programme and expressed sincere gratitude to the Hon'ble Chief Minister
of Jammu & Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, for his unwavering support to this vital initiative.
Dr. Shukla appreciated the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) for their
outstanding efforts in empowering women entrepreneurs across the region. He
acknowledged the significant female representation within the programme, highlighting
the critical role of women in driving economic growth and social development.

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