600,000 youths extended support to become entrepreneurs in J&K: LG

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor on Sunday said over 30,000 vacant government jobs have been filled in the last three years, while over six lakh youths have been given technical and financial support to become entrepreneurs.

He said the central government is spending one lakh crore rupees to build highways and tunnels in the Union Territory and over Rs 5,000 crore has been made available for doubling agriculture's contribution to the GDP in the next five years.

Sinha was addressing the Youth Festival' at the BSF headquarters here and also felicitated the beneficiaries of Mission Youth's schemes, athletes and new recruits of Agniveer and Jammu Kashmir Police.

He also launched a Rozgaar Mela' and on the spot placement drive.

Congratulating the winners of the athletics meet and new recruits, the Lt Governor reiterated the commitment of the UT administration towards the aspirations of the younger population.

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