SRINAGAR, Feb. 18 -- The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today said that government is preparing a new scheme for youth and women based Self Help Groups (SHGs), which is economically more viable, sustainable and creates good employment opportunities.

He further said that self-employment through the constitution of Self Help Groups (SHGs) for youth (within the age group of 18-35 years) and women shall become the cornerstone of the economic development. He said that there is widespread acceptance of the need to create SHGs for youth and females, as a pre-requisite for poverty reduction and women empowerment.

The Divisional Commissioner made these remarks while reviewing the income generating economic activities and youth...