DC Chairs Meeting Regarding Implementation of “Shehjar”, Livelihood Project in Kupwara
Nissar Shaheen :
Kupwara, July 21: A meeting was held today in the office chambers of the Deputy Commissioner Kupwara regarding the implementation of “SHEHJAR”, livelihood project in Kupwara district supported by Indian Red Cross Society.
The meeting was presided over by Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Khalid Jahangir and was attended by ADDC, ACR, ACD, CEO, CMO, DSWO, Deputy Director Fire & Emergency, officials from Police and Civil administration and officials from Red Cross.
Mr. M.S. Rather, General Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society, J&K State Branch apprised the meeting that 75 Women headed households of Kupwara district would be identified for imparting vocational trainings in Cutting & Tailoring to enable these women to earn their livelihood under the project “SHEHJAR” over a period of 36 months. The training will be imparted in Kupwara and each beneficiary will be paid stipend during the training period. Post training linkages would also be provided in shape of tools and equipment.
Speaking on the occasion, DC Kupwara said that Red Cross has been doing tremendous service towards upliftment of the people at the margins of society and the need of the hour is to augment the Society’s efforts by offering helping hand with empathy in identifying the deserving beneficiaries.
