Dantewada administration has started ‘Youth Hub’ to connect Naxal affected youth with entrepreneurship. The center provides professional help in developing business ideas, training and creating sustainable livelihoods.
Dantewada: To empower the youth in one of the most Naxal-hit districts of Chhattisgarh, the Dantewada administration has launched a ‘Youth Hub’ campaign to promote aspiring entrepreneurs and help them create sustainable livelihoods.
District Collector Kunal Dudawat said the initiative aims to provide a professional environment to local youth where they can develop, improve and launch their business ideas with expert assistance.
“We are providing better mentorship as well as professional space to budding entrepreneurs. Through the ‘Youth Hub’, youth interested in entrepreneurship are given professional help and support in developing business ideas,” Dudawat said. Youth Hub Manager Amrita Gajbhiye explained the larger objective of this initiative. “The Youth Hub, which is currently being run by the district administration, aims to be a one-stop center for all the youth of the district, connecting them with employment opportunities, skill development and guidance to those who wish to pursue entrepreneurship.”
He said the center also runs training programs for people who want to start their own businesses. “For youth interested in entrepreneurship, we provide services like making business plans, connecting them with banks and guidance on starting a new business. We also run a variety of training programmes,” Gajbhiye told ANI.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai on Wednesday said top Naxalite cadres have been killed and reiterated the central government’s resolve to end left-wing extremism. CM Sai said, “Ever since we came to power, our soldiers are taking action against Naxalism. Our government is also at the Centre, we are also getting its benefits. It is the resolve of the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to eliminate Naxalism by 2026. Our soldiers are fighting it (Naxalism) and they are also getting success. Naxalism is now counting its last breaths. Top Naxalite cadres have been killed.