Jammu, Feb 4 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that women entrepreneurs will be the main sustaining force of socio-economic growth and Self Help Groups have been doing praiseworthy work in supporting women artisans and entrepreneurs in rural areas.
Speaking after inaugurating 11-day long SARAS Aajeevika Mela here at the Aquaplex Crown Bagh-e-Bahu, the Lt Governor congratulated the J&K Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) and Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj for inviting Self-Help Groups women entrepreneurs from across the country.
The exhibition is the largest gathering of rural women Self-Help Groups from 15 States/UTs to showcase their skills and build the linkage with bulk buyers.