Kargil, June 10/ VOL News Desk/ A review and planning meeting under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) was held today under the chairmanship of Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Kargil, Ghulam Mohad JKAS, at his office chamber. 

The meeting was attended by District Programme Managers (DPMs) and Block Programme Managers (BPMs) of NRLM.

The meeting reviewed the progress of ongoing NRLM activities and discussed future plans for strengthening livelihood opportunities in rural areas. Various issues and challenges faced during implementation at the grassroots level were deliberated upon, with emphasis on improving coordination, capacity building, and community participation.

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During the meeting, the ADDC stressed the need to productively utilize and promote local wool resources by bringing them into the mainstream market. He suggested the use of modern and larger machinery in place of smaller units wherever feasible to enhance productivity and improve the quality of wool-based products. He further emphasized that marketing strategies should focus on making local products more attractive, competitive, and market-oriented to ensure better returns for rural producers and Self Help Groups (SHGs).

The officials informed the chair that under the “One Product One Block” initiative, each block has identified and is promoting a unique local product based on its resources and potential. Discussions were also held regarding the promotion of homestays as a means of livelihood generation and the potential of sites such as the Karpokhar Museum in creating economic opportunities for local communities.

The ADDC stressed upon the importance of generating innovative ideas and encouraging NRLM members to adopt self-driven and self-reliant approaches. He called upon officials to motivate Self Help Groups and community members towards entrepreneurship, local resource utilization, and sustainable livelihood generation. He also directed the concerned officers to prepare effective action plans to achieve the objectives of NRLM and strengthen rural livelihoods across the district.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to enhance the effectiveness of NRLM interventions and ensure greater socio-economic empowerment of rural communities in Kargil.