Excelsior Correspondent
LEH, Nov 6: To review the implementation of the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme in the Union Territory, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta chaired a meeting, here today.
During the meeting, LG Kavinder Gupta stressed the need to strengthen and empower MSMEs in Ladakh, with special emphasis on women Self Help Groups (SHGs) to boost livelihoods and promote Ladakhi handloom and handicraft products.
Speaking on the occasion, Gupta said, “Unlocking the full potential of Ladakh’s MSME sector will help create a thriving environment for sustainable economic growth.”
He underscored the crucial role of the MSME sector in promoting local entrepreneurship, creating employment opportunities and driving inclusive growth across Ladakh.
Gupta appreciated the efforts being made to align the RAMP scheme with Ladakh’s unique socio-economic strengths and cultural heritage.
He lauded local entrepreneurs, artisans and SHG members for taking Ladakh’s indigenous products, particularly pashmina, to national and international markets.
“Every achievement brings us closer to the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. I urge Ladakhi youth to actively engage in entrepreneurship programmes and build their skills through training and capacity-building initiatives,” he said.
The meeting was attended by Administrative Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Rudra Goud PT, who presented an overview of the RAMP scheme and its potential to enhance credit access, market linkages, technology adoption and institutional capacity for MSMEs.
Amit Kumar Dwivedi, Regional Director (Northern Region), Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), the Project Management Unit (PMU) for the scheme, outlined the ongoing initiatives under the Enterprising Ladakh programme.
The LG directed officials to ensure that all initiatives under RAMP are executed efficiently and inclusively to empower local entrepreneurs and strengthen the region’s economic resilience.
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