SRINAGAR, June 28: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Coordinator in India, Lise Grade, today called on Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, here and discussed matters relating to the State’s development.
The Resident Coordinator apprised the Chief Minister of the UNDP interest in the capacity building programmes under implementation in the State.
Lauding the initiatives of Omar Abdullah-led Government in the State for capacity building of youth, women and grassroots level public representatives, Lise Grade said that UNDP can be partner in the successful implementation of these programmes.
She said UNDP would like to be partners in the programmes like UMEED, strengthening of Panchayati Raj System and development of handicrafts in the State.
Welcoming the UNDP intention, the Chief Minister said that he would direct the concerned departments to actively take a view in this regard and move forward accordingly.
The Chief Minister apprised the UNDP Resident Coordinator about the determination of the State and the Central Governments to upgrade the skills of youth under various programmes and enhance their employability status.
He also informed her about various initiatives the State Government has taken for the development of handicrafts and economic welfare of artisans associated with this sector.
Mr Abdullah talked about SKEWPY and other initiatives launched in the State for entrepreneurship development and capacity building in youth.
He mentioned the centrally assisted programme UMEED launched in the State recently for holistic development of women. (AGENCIES)
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