KATHUA, FEBRUARY 21: In order to sensitize women beneficiaries about the benefits of the schemes being implemented by Jammu and Kashmir State Women’s Development Corporation, Managing Director, JKWDC Dr. Naheed Soz today inaugurated a Mega Awareness Camp cum Loan Mela at Billawar in Kathua.
The mela was sponsored by National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC) Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India.
1000 women beneficiaries participated in the camp amongst whom loan application forms as well as pamphlets were distributed.
Speaking on the occasion, Managing Director, JKWDC Dr. Naheed Soz highlighted various activities and achievements of the Corporation which has immensely contributed towards the empowerment of women. She laid thrust on the importance of Jute cultivation and requested the farmers to come forward and avail the benefits of the schemes of WDC for their self reliance.
In addition to the schemes, Managing Director also threw light on the issues related to the rights of women, health, nutrition, female feticide, Beti Bachao Beti Padao scheme, domestic violation, Swachh Bharat Abiyan and skill development etc.
The camp was also attended by the Tehsildar Vishwajeet Singh, BDO Sandeep Dubey, BMO Billawar Dr. Lakhvinder Singh and other senior officers.
JKSWDC organizes Awareness Camp cum Loan Mela in Kathua
